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New South Wales · Postcode 2577
Kangaroo Valley postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 115 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Kangaroo Valley at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Kangaroo Valley ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Kangaroo Valley vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Kangaroo Valley | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,578 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 54 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Kangaroo Valley is a locality 115 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2577. It falls within the Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven region. The local government area is Shoalhaven.
According to the 2021 Census, Kangaroo Valley has a population of 856 with a median age of 54. The median weekly household income is $1,578, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 10 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Kangaroo Valley includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 338 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Kangaroo Valley scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Kangaroo Valley is served by Kangaroo Valley Public School.
Kangaroo Valley is part of the Southern Highlands statistical area in New South Wales.
Kangaroo Valley details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2577 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 856 |
| Median Age | 54 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,578/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $766/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 123.8 km² |
| Population Density | 7/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 338 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 10 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.7341513 |
| Longitude | 150.5258648 |
| Distance from Sydney | 115 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Southern Highlands |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Whitlam |
| State Electorate | Kiama |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 122 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 65 (7.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 133 (15.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 318 (37.1%) |
| 65+ years | 224 (26.2%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 90 (10.5%) |
| Asthma | 55 (6.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 40 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 38 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 33 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 5 (1.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 97 (29.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 141 (43.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 85 (25.9%) |
Schools in Kangaroo Valley
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Kangaroo Valley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.