Sassafras (NSW)
NSWSassafras (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 18 residents.
- SAL code
- 13508
- SA2
- 114011275
- Population
- 18
- LGA
- Shoalhaven
Sassafras (NSW), NSW had 18 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 3.3% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 65-74 years, and the median age sits at 61. The median household income is $900 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $3,337 a month. Around 100.0% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 50.0%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?18
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+3.3%
3yr: +0.0% · 10yr: +29.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$900/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
61
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?10/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
No data for this suburb
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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Population over time — Ettrema - Sassafras - Budawang (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Sassafras (NSW) suburb alone is ~18 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 32 to 62 over 24 years, averaging 2.8% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Braidwood CS66.8%
- Nowra PS 23.6%
- Milton PS 9.5%
Secondary
Braidwood CS66.8%
- Nowra HS 23.6%
- Ulladulla HS 9.5%
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 (100%), owner-occupied (100%), built for families (56% are 2 bed).
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
4 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 78.7% | 91.65 km² |
| RU2 | ZoneRural | 19.4% | 22.63 km² |
| C2 | ZoneEnvironmental | 1.3% | 1.55 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 0.5% | 0.53 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.