October 2026 data · Shoalhaven · NSW
Sussex Inlet house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $770k ▲ +2.7% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $606k ▲ +30.2% in 12 months
The median house price in Sussex Inlet is $770k (October 2026), up 2.7% over 12 months. Units have a median of $606k, up 30.2% over 12 months. That puts Sussex Inlet below the typical Shoalhaven suburb ($1.15m) and number 4 of the 4 suburbs around it.
Sussex Inlet price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $770k | ▲ +1.0% | ▲ +5.5% | ▲ +2.7% |
| Unit | $606k | ▲ +12.4% | ▲ +27.5% | ▲ +30.2% |
Changes compare the median with three, six and twelve months earlier. A dash means too few sales for a reliable figure. How these figures are worked out.
Sussex Inlet compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Sussex Inlet, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges Basin | $854k | ▲ +0.2% | ▲ +2.2% | ▲ +8.7% | $633k | ▼ −1.5% | ▼ −1.1% | ▲ +5.1% |
| Basin View | $820k | ▲ +2.5% | ▲ +2.5% | ▲ +1.2% | – | – | – | – |
| Swanhaven | $780k | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sussex Inlet | $770k | ▲ +1.0% | ▲ +5.5% | ▲ +2.7% | $606k | ▲ +12.4% | ▲ +27.5% | ▲ +30.2% |
Living in Sussex Inlet
From the 2021 ABS Census: Sussex Inlet against the Shoalhaven council area and NSW. Council and state percentages count all their residents; their medians are the middle suburb by population.
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| Figure | Sussex Inlet | Shoalhaven (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 3,888 | 108,639 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 61 | 49 | 39 |
| Families with children | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Born overseas | 12.8% | 13.5% | 29.3% |
| Language other than English at home | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Work and education | |||
| Median household income | $887/wk | $1,244/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Professionals and managers | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Unemployment | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| Housing | |||
| Owned outright | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Rented | 18.3% | 24.2% | 32.5% |
| Separate houses | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Flats and apartments | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Median weekly rent | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| Advantage | |||
| SEIFA advantage (IRSAD), Australian decile | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Sussex Inlet, its council and NSW
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021. More figures, maps and the 2016 Census are in Location Insights.
Crime in Sussex Inlet
Recorded criminal incidents in the 12 months to June 2026, by offence category, against the 12 months before. Busiest categories first.
| Offence category | 12 months to June 2026 | 12 months before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 59 | 55 | ▲ +4 |
| Assault | 49 | 31 | ▲ +18 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 36 | 31 | ▲ +5 |
| Malicious damage to property | 33 | 27 | ▲ +6 |
| Against justice procedures | 19 | 21 | ▼ −2 |
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), on ABS suburb boundaries. Every category and month since 1995 is in the Crime Explorer.
Common questions
What is the median house price in Sussex Inlet?
The median house price in Sussex Inlet was $770k in October 2026, up 2.7% on a year earlier. The typical Shoalhaven suburb median was $1.15m.
What is the median unit price in Sussex Inlet?
The median unit price in Sussex Inlet was $606k in October 2026, up 30.2% over 12 months.
Is Sussex Inlet more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 3 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 3 are dearer than Sussex Inlet and 0 are cheaper or the same.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from REA sales data for October 2026, all bedroom counts, refreshed monthly. Medians cover sales over the past 12 months; changes are shown only where at least 10 homes of that type sold.