Question 1

Is Bawley Point a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Bawley Point is a small coastal village that feels like a holiday place year round. The community of 844 people has a median age of 56 and is dominated by couple families, with about 88% of homes owner-occupied. Housing ranges from weatherboard beach cottages to contemporary coastal homes set among eucalypts, and a compact local centre covers everyday needs. Surfing, fishing and bushwalking along the shoreline and nearby reserves shape much of local life.

Coastal roads connect Bawley Point to larger regional towns, and recent public works have improved walking and cycling links and introduced a community microgrid connecting about 100 homes to subsidised solar, batteries and a 3-megawatt grid battery. Shoalhaven programs continue with dune restoration, foreshore protection and upgrades to headland access. The village remains unsewered and is serviced by council pump-out arrangements. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you want from a coastal place.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Bawley Point?

Accepted Answer

In Bawley Point, rent gives the clearest read against local incomes. With a typical household income of $1,240 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, a house rented at $660 a week would take about 53.2% of that weekly income — in other words, just over half of a typical local household's earnings at the last Census, which is a large share. If you're renting, that rent share is the figure that matters most to you; whether it feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Bawley Point a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Bawley Point fell 8.3% over the past 12 months. For someone considering houses as an investment, that change is the capital-growth signal for the year — it shows the value of houses declined over the period, and whether that suits your goals depends on your own objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-8.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	9	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	149	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$660	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Bawley Point

Bawley Point suburb profile

Bawley Point property market performance

Bawley Point demographics

Suburbs near Bawley Point

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Bawley Point

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market