Sanctuary Point NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Sanctuary Point is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 7,874, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $56K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Sanctuary Point is $752,000, having grown strongly 7.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $715,000 (+10.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,545.

Sanctuary Point is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 909, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 78 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Sanctuary Point offers a gross rental yield of 4.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($752K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 13.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +7.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$752K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability13.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+7.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$752K
7.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$715K
10.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$360
POPULATION
7,874
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,068
Personal Income /wk$558
Mortgage /mth$1,545
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops78
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA909
Total Students408
Government1
Sanctuary Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 909
Data: 2026