Ulladulla, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Ulladulla NSW is 7,262 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Ulladulla is $564 per week ($29,328 per year). Median rent in Ulladulla is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Ulladulla has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Ulladulla has a population density of 536 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Ulladulla is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulladulla is $1,579.

There were 131 recorded offences in Ulladulla in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (34 offences).

Population
7,262
Census 2021
Median income
$564/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
51years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Ulladulla vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Ulladulla is $564 a week, 26% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,875th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $45 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 33.8% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 51, 8 years older than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureUlladullaTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$564/wk$765/wk −26%$766/wk
Household income$1,007/wk$1,704/wk −41%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$385/wk −12%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,579/mo$1,965/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age5143 +8 yrs42
Rent share of household income33.8%22.6% +11.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Ulladulla, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Ulladulla Population

7,262 residents at the 2021 Census.

Ulladulla Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$564/wk
$29,328 per year
Ranked 7,560 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
51years
13 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,579/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Ulladulla Rent Prices & Affordability

34% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,007/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 33.8%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Ulladulla against your income

About $4,364 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $667/wk
Rent share 33.8%

Ulladulla Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
986
avg ICSEA score
1,848
total students
Ulladulla High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,159 students
993
ICSEA
Ulladulla Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 689 students
978
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Ulladulla Map

Ulladulla, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Ulladulla, New South Wales: 35.3575°S, 150.4641°E

Ulladulla Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Ulladulla

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (3,491) Female 52.0% (3,775)

Population Density

536
people per km²
7,262 people · 13.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,337
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.3%
New Zealand
1.2%
Scotland
0.7%
Italy
0.6%
Philippines
0.6%
Germany
0.5%
India
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.7%
Cantonese
0.3%
Hindi
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Thai
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Greek
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
44.2%
Australian
40.5%
Scottish
11.0%
Irish
10.7%
Australian Aboriginal
5.0%
Italian
4.2%
German
3.8%
Dutch
1.3%
Filipino
1.0%
Chinese
1.0%
Maltese
1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
39.2%
Catholic
20.9%
Anglican
17.8%
Not stated
7.3%
Uniting Church
3.5%
Baptist
2.5%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.4%
Christian (other)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.3% 2,793
Separated
4.0% 244
Divorced
11.9% 732
Widowed
8.9% 546
Never married
29.9% 1,844

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
37.5%
Couple: children under 15
30.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.9%
One parent: children under 15
11.2%
One parent: no children under 15
8.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
39.4%
3 persons
12.8%
4 persons
10.0%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Ulladulla

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,040 occupied private dwellings in Ulladulla at the 2021 Census, 27.6% were rented, 48.5% owned outright and 21.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
48.5% 1,475 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
21.3% 646 dwellings
Rented
27.6% 838 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 59 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
3.3%
2 bedrooms
16.9%
3 bedrooms
44.8%
4 bedrooms
28.9%
5 bedrooms
5.3%
6+ bedrooms
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$300-$449/mo
3.5%
$450-$599/mo
2.1%
$600-$799/mo
4.5%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.3%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
9.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.3%
1 vehicle
44.5%
2 vehicles
34.6%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Ulladulla

Employment

Employed full-time
22.6% 1,255 people
Employed part-time
21.4% 1,190 people
Unemployed
2.5% 139 people
Not in labour force
53.5% 2,972 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.9%
Professionals
19.9%
Community & Personal Service
14.8%
Managers
12.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Sales Workers
9.3%
Labourers
8.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.4%
$400-$499/wk
11.7%
$500-$649/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
11.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
9.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.5%
$4,000+/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
9.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.5%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
13.2%
$800-$999/wk
13.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.9%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Car (passenger)
6.1%
Walked only
4.5%
Truck
1.7%
Bicycle
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.6%
Other
0.6%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Bus
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
39.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
51.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.0%
Postgraduate Degree
4.7%
Certificate I/II
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.1%
Engineering
13.9%
Society & Culture
13.4%
Architecture & Building
12.9%
Health
11.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
10.4%
Education
9.1%
Creative Arts
3.2%
Agriculture & Environment
3.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.7%
Information Technology
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.4%
Secondary: Government
33.8%
Pre-school
12.1%
Vocational Education
11.8%
Primary: Catholic
3.0%
Secondary: Catholic
1.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
0.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
85.9%
Has need for assistance
8.2%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
839
Arthritis
485
Lung condition
289
Asthma
286
Diabetes
268
Heart disease
257
Cancer
156
Kidney disease
126
Stroke
117
Dementia
24

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 868
Did not provide
84.8% 4,856

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.1% 863
Not a volunteer
84.9% 4,866

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.8% 218
Never served
96.2% 5,549

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
23.3%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
33.8%
3 children
20.3%
4 children
7.7%
5+ children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
42
1951: 1960
127
1961: 1970
214
1971: 1980
128
1981: 1990
97
1991: 2000
45
2001: 2010
120
2011: 2015
62
2016
14
2017
11
2018
18
2019
24
2020
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
41.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
45.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,861
Moved: same area (SA2)
389
Moved from NSW
339
Moved from ACT
27
Moved from VIC
20
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from QLD
12
Moved from SA
8
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from NT
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
15.6%
30+ hours
11.0%
Did not do domestic work
27.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.5%
Step family: no other children
11.6%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Ulladulla Crime Statistics

131 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
34
Other Against Property
33
Property Damage
16
Sexual Offences
13
Assault
12
Other Against Person
11
Drug Offences
6
Weapons
5
Traffic
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Income: $515/wk Rent: $230/wk $110/wk less rent

Suburbs near Ulladulla

The closest suburb to Ulladulla is Mollymook, 1.8 km away.

Mollymook
1.8 km away · income $697/wk · rent $375/wk
Mollymook Beach
3.3 km away · income $681/wk · rent $380/wk
Burrill Lake
4.5 km away · income $605/wk · rent $350/wk
Milton (NSW)
4.6 km away · income $602/wk · rent $383/wk
Narrawallee
4.9 km away · income $662/wk · rent $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulladulla

What is the population of Ulladulla NSW?

The population of Ulladulla NSW is 7,262 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 536 people per km². Ulladulla is ranked #1,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Ulladulla?

The median personal income in Ulladulla NSW is $564 per week, or $29,328 per year. The median household income is $1,007 per week. Family income is $1,337 per week. Ulladulla is ranked #7,560 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Ulladulla?

Median rent in Ulladulla NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 33.8% of household income, which is considered moderate. Ulladulla ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Ulladulla?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Ulladulla NSW is $1,579. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Ulladulla?

The median age in Ulladulla NSW is 51 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Ulladulla a good suburb to live in?

Ulladulla is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 7,262. The median income is $564/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14021. All dollar figures in AUD.