Ulladulla
NSW 2539 • Rest of NSW
About Ulladulla
Ulladulla is a coastal town on the NSW South Coast, situated approximately 230 kilometres south of Sydney within the City of Shoalhaven. With a population of around 7,260, it covers a generous 13.5 square kilometres along the shores of the Pacific Ocean. The town sits halfway between Nowra to the north and Batemans Bay to the south on the Princes Highway. Ulladulla has a relaxed, seaside character with a mix of long-term residents and a significant holiday population that swells during summer months.
The town offers a quintessential coastal lifestyle with beautiful beaches including Mollymook Beach to the north and Rennies Beach nearby, excellent fishing from the harbour, and scenic walking trails through Ulladulla Harbour and the coastal headlands. The compact town centre along the Princes Highway provides supermarkets, specialty shops, cafés, and restaurants with fresh local seafood a highlight. Ulladulla attracts retirees, sea-changers, and families seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle away from city pressures. The annual Blessing of the Fleet festival reflects the town's strong Italian-Australian fishing heritage.
Ulladulla falls under postcode 2539 and is governed by Shoalhaven Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Coast electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Premier Motor Service — Sydney (via Nowra, Wollongong) 4-4.5 hours
- Premier Motor Service — Batemans Bay (southbound) 1 hour
- Nowra Coaches / Kennedy's — Nowra 1.5 hours
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Regional coastal town with no rail. Most residents commute locally or to Nowra (60 km north).
The town centre is walkable with shops, harbour, and beaches accessible on foot, but outer areas require a car.
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBoree Street Ulladulla 2539 NSW -
Woolworths116 Princes Highway Ulladulla 2539 NSW
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
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 309
- 2. New Zealand 88
- 3. Scotland 52
- 4. Italy 43
- 5. Philippines 43
- 6. Germany 37
- 7. India 31
- 8. Netherlands 28
- 9. Malta 27
- 10. United States 27
- 11. Thailand 21
- 12. Vietnam 17
- 13. Canada 14
- 14. China 14
- 15. South Korea 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)