Old Erowal Bay

NSW 2540 • Rest of NSW

1,080
Population (2021)
$30,108
Median Income
0.79 km²
Area
13m
Elevation

About Old Erowal Bay

Old Erowal Bay is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Shoalhaven (City) area. With a population of 1,080 and a median income of $30,108, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.79 km² at an elevation of 13m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Old Erowal Bay provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Old Erowal Bay falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2540
Urban Area
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.09°, 150.65°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
0.79 km²
Elevation
13m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,038
Census 2021
1,080
4.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,648
Income 2021
$30,108
22.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 857
Born Overseas 141

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 41
  • 2. New Zealand 22
  • 3. Netherlands 8
  • 4. South Africa 8
  • 5. Croatia 7
  • 6. Malta 7
  • 7. France 5
  • 8. Philippines 5
  • 9. Italy 4
  • 10. India 3
  • 11. Ireland 3
  • 12. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 451
Australian 400
Irish 150
Scottish 109
Australian Aboriginal 98
German 42
Italian 27
Maltese 19
Dutch 15
Spanish 15

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

671
Both parents born in Australia
180
Both parents born overseas
141
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.9%
Christianity
42.2%
Buddhism
1.2%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
63 (5.8%)
5-14 years
150 (13.9%)
15-19 years
82 (7.6%)
20-24 years
43 (4.0%)
25-34 years
118 (10.9%)
35-44 years
142 (13.1%)
45-54 years
130 (12.0%)
55-64 years
140 (13.0%)
65-74 years
139 (12.9%)
75-84 years
63 (5.8%)
85+ years
5 (0.5%)

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