Kangaroo Valley
NSWKangaroo Valley is a stable suburb in NSW with 856 residents.
- SAL code
- 12069
- SA2
- 114011272
- Population
- 856
- LGA
- Shoalhaven
Kangaroo Valley, NSW had 856 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 54. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,000 a month. Around 87.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 53.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 94.5% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 5 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?856
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.6%
3yr: +1.5% · 10yr: +7.1%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,578/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
54
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?7/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?1.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
1
1 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
in suburb
Parks & green space
?5
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?57
Shoalhaven · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from NSW police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Berry - Kangaroo Valley (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Kangaroo Valley suburb alone is ~856 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 8,112 to 9,523 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Schools
1 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Kangaroo Valley PS89.2%
- Moss Vale PS 9.7%
- Berry PS 1.1%
- Burrawang PS 0.0%
Secondary
Bomaderry HS90.3%
- Moss Vale HS 9.7%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (94.5%), owner-occupied (87%).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
11 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 27.2% | 33.73 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 22.2% | 27.51 km² |
| RU1 | ZoneRural | 16.6% | 20.62 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 13.5% | 16.67 km² |
| C3 | ZoneEnvironmental | 10.2% | 12.67 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 8.6% | 10.70 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 0.4% | 0.45 km² |
| R5 | ZoneResidential | 0.4% | 0.44 km² |
| W1 | ZoneWaterway | 0.3% | 0.39 km² |
| RU5 | ZoneRural | 0.3% | 0.32 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 0.2% | 0.25 km² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.