Wattamolla NSW

Postcode 2535 · Shoalhaven LGA

Wattamolla is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2535). With a population of 71, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 61. Households earn a median income of $143K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Wattamolla is $2.3 million, having dropped significantly 36.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $780. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,319.

Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wattamolla offers a gross rental yield of 1.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.3M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 16.1x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -36.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.3M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability16.1x Stretched
Price Momentum-36.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.3M
-36.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$295
POPULATION
71
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age61
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$2,750
Personal Income /wk$1213
Mortgage /mth$2,319
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
Data: 2025