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Upper Kangaroo River Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Upper Kangaroo River Compares
Upper Kangaroo River vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Upper Kangaroo River | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,781 ≈NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,528 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 58 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% +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.
Upper Kangaroo River is a locality 108 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, Upper Kangaroo River has a population of 151 with a median age of 58. The median weekly household income is $1,781, close to the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, higher than the NSW average.
Housing in Upper Kangaroo River includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,528, with 66 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Upper Kangaroo River scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Upper Kangaroo River is part of the Southern Highlands statistical area in New South Wales.
Upper Kangaroo River Details
| Postcode | 2577 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 151 |
| Median Age | 58 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,781/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,528 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 35.2 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 66 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -34.695565 |
| Longitude | 150.5936766 |
| Distance from Sydney | 108 km |
| Region (SA4) | Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven |
| Area (SA3) | Southern Highlands |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Whitlam |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 9 (6.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 8 (5.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 26 (17.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 54 (35.8%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (33.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 15 (9.9%) |
| Asthma | 9 (6.0%) |
| Cancer | 9 (6.0%) |
| Arthritis | 6 (4.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (2.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 17 (26.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (39.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 22 (34.4%) |
Suburbs Near Upper Kangaroo River
Same Postcode (2577)
More Upper Kangaroo River Data
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.