Sanctuary Point
NSW 2540 • Rest of NSW
About Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point is a lakeside suburb on the NSW South Coast, located on the northern shores of St Georges Basin within the Shoalhaven City Council area, approximately 180 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of 7,874, the suburb has a median age of 47 and a strong proportion of long-term residents, including a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of around 682 people. The suburb is low-lying at approximately 15 metres above sea level and covers nearly 6 square kilometres of residential and foreshore land.
Life in Sanctuary Point revolves around the water, with St Georges Basin providing boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities right at residents' doorsteps. The suburb is primarily residential with a relaxed, coastal village character that appeals to retirees, fishing enthusiasts, and families seeking affordable housing on the South Coast. Median household incomes are modest, reflecting the area's working-class and retirement demographic, while local schools, community clubs, and the nearby Sussex Inlet Road shopping precinct cater to everyday needs.
Sanctuary Point falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Callala Public School ICSEA 971Emmett St
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Cambewarra Public School ICSEA 1029Kalinga St
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Culburra Public School ICSEA 952Carlton Cres
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Falls Creek Public School ICSEA 92126 Vidler St
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Greenwell Point Public School ICSEA 943Greenwell Point Rd
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Huskisson Public School ICSEA 1004Sydney St
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Dykes Ave
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Sanctuary Point Public School ICSEA 909Idlewild Ave
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Sanctuary Point, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
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 Sanctuary Point by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Sanctuary Point Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Sanctuary Point" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
13 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 342
- 2. New Zealand 91
- 3. Philippines 54
- 4. Germany 48
- 5. Scotland 43
- 6. Greece 34
- 7. Croatia 30
- 8. United States 25
- 9. Italy 22
- 10. Malta 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)