Pointer Mountain
NSW 2539 • New South Wales
About Pointer Mountain
Pointer Mountain is a tiny rural locality in the Shoalhaven region of New South Wales, sharing postcode 2539 with Nowra and surrounding villages. With just a handful of residents recorded in the 2021 census, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the Illawarra–Shoalhaven region. The area is dominated by bushland and national park, sitting within the rugged terrain between the Shoalhaven River valley and the Budawang Ranges, approximately 20 kilometres west of Nowra.
The locality attracts residents drawn to an off-grid or semi-rural lifestyle, with nature, bushwalking, and proximity to national park reserves forming the core of daily life. Three parks and reserves cover over 130% of the statistical area (reflecting overlapping conservation boundaries), making it a haven for wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts. Essential services and schools are accessed in Nowra, approximately 20 minutes by car, while the broader Shoalhaven provides coastal towns, markets, and regional hospitals.
Pointer Mountain falls under postcode 2539 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Shoalhaven Bus Lines local routes — Nowra CBD Approx 30–40 min (infrequent)
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Nowra (~20 km) provides the nearest shops, schools, and hospital. Bomaderry Station is the closest rail terminus. Car travel is essential for daily life.
An isolated bushland locality with no retail or pedestrian amenities. Car ownership is essential for all daily activities. Suited to those seeking a remote rural lifestyle.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Camden & Narrawallee Sts
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Ulladulla High School ICSEA 993South St
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Ulladulla Public School ICSEA 978Green St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Pointer Mountain by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Pointer Mountain Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Pointer Mountain" under Suburb