Lake Conjola
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Lake Conjola, NSW 2539.
About Lake Conjola
Welcome to Lake Conjola
Lake Conjola sits on the South Coast of New South Wales, roughly midway between Ulladulla and Nowra, wrapped around the wide, shallow lake that gives the village its name. It's a place built around water and bushland rather than commerce, with the lake on one side, the Pacific Ocean and Conjola National Park on the other, and little in between except holiday houses, permanent homes and tea-tree-lined streets.
With a population of just 687 and a median age of 66, this is a quiet, close-knit community rather than a bustling town centre. It tends to suit retirees, sea-changers and holidaymakers looking for a slower pace, though its proximity to neighbouring Manyana, Cunjurong Point, Conjola Park and Narrawallee means everyday services and a bit more life are never far away.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Lake Conjola revolves around the lake and the beach that separates it from the ocean. Boating, fishing, kayaking and swimming are the main pastimes, and the local caravan park and boat ramp are the social hub for much of the year. Dining out isn't the drawcard here; instead, residents tend to head to nearby Manyana or further afield to Ulladulla for cafes, pubs and restaurants, keeping Lake Conjola itself refreshingly low-key.
Getting around
The Princes Highway runs a short distance inland, giving Lake Conjola reasonably easy access north to Nowra and south to Ulladulla for larger shopping centres, medical services and schooling. There's no train line this far down the coast, so a car is essential for commuting or reaching Bomaderry station, the nearest railhead for services into Wollongong and Sydney. Locally, roads are quiet and low-speed, better suited to bikes and walking than heavy traffic.
Parks & recreation
Conjola National Park wraps around much of the village, offering bushwalking tracks, birdwatching and access to secluded beaches, while the lake itself is the main recreational drawcard for boating, prawning and fishing. Green Island and the lake entrance are popular spots for a paddle or picnic, and the surrounding bushland gives Lake Conjola a genuine sense of separation from suburban life despite being only a couple of hours from Sydney.
Schools & families
Lake Conjola has a small, mostly older population, and there's no primary or secondary school within the village itself. Families tend to look to Milton, Ulladulla or Nowra for schooling options, making the daily school run a factor worth weighing up. That said, the tight community and safe, quiet streets appeal to those raising children away from the pace of bigger towns, provided they're comfortable with a bit of driving.
Housing & architecture
Housing here is dominated by detached houses, which make up 78% of current listings, ranging from older fibro beach shacks to newer builds designed to take advantage of lake or bushland views. Townhouses account for 19% of listings, offering a lower-maintenance option popular with retirees and holiday-home buyers, while vacant land makes up the remaining 3% for those wanting to build from scratch in one of the coast's less developed pockets.
The property market
Lake Conjola's property market is shaped by its small size and its appeal as both a permanent and holiday destination. The predominance of houses in current listings reflects the classic coastal-village pattern, with buyers typically drawn by lifestyle rather than investment yield or proximity to jobs. Its neighbours, Conjola Park, Manyana and Cunjurong Point, offer similar lake or bush settings, so buyers often compare across this small cluster of villages before settling on which stretch of shoreline suits them best.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Lake Conjola, NSW 2539.
Population
687
residents (2021)
Median age
66
years
Household income
$869
median, per week
Median rent
$335
per week
Median mortgage
$1,500
per month
Mortgage / income
40%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Lake Conjola
$330k
58/20 Garrad Way
Sold ~July 2026
$340k
65/20 Garrad Way
Sold ~July 2026
$669k
61/1 Norman Street
Sold ~July 2026
$860k
3 Thorne Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.40m
7 Milham Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Lake Conjola suburb FAQ
Is Lake Conjola a good place to live?
Lake Conjola is a small town situated on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Lake Conjola is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 687.
What is the population of Lake Conjola?
Lake Conjola has a population of 687 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 66.
What suburbs are near Lake Conjola?
Suburbs near Lake Conjola include Cunjurong Point, Manyana, Conjola Park and Narrawallee.
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