Narrawallee
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Narrawallee, NSW 2539.
About Narrawallee
Welcome to Narrawallee
Narrawallee sits on the New South Wales South Coast, just north of Mollymook Beach and a few minutes' drive from the busy boat harbour town of Ulladulla. It's roughly a three-hour drive south of Sydney, tucked between the Princes Highway and the coastline, with the historic village of Milton and the waterways of Lake Conjola both close by.
This is a beach settlement rather than a commuter suburb — a place of low-set houses among banksias and coastal scrub, a much-loved surf beach and inlet, and a resident base skewing toward retirees, sea-changers and holiday-home owners. With a population of just under 1,500 and a median age of 50, Narrawallee suits people looking for a quieter, more settled coastal life than the busier stretches further north.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Narrawallee revolves around the beach and the inlet, with the ocean pool, the surf break and the calm waters of Narrawallee Creek all within walking distance for most residents. It's a low-key, outdoorsy lifestyle rather than a strip-shopping one, and locals tend to head into neighbouring Mollymook Beach or Ulladulla for cafes, restaurants and a wider choice of dining, including the well-regarded eateries along Mollymook's beachfront and the working harbour precinct at Ulladulla.
Shopping
Narrawallee itself is largely residential, so day-to-day shopping means a short trip to Ulladulla, which has a full supermarket and retail offering, or to the heritage-listed main street of Milton, known for its boutiques, galleries and antique shops. Mollymook, sitting between the two, adds a further scattering of cafes and small retailers for locals happy to travel a few minutes for their essentials.
Getting around
The Princes Highway runs through nearby Ulladulla and Milton, giving Narrawallee residents a straightforward run north to Nowra and Wollongong or south toward Batemans Bay, and around three hours' drive to Sydney. There's no train line on this part of the coast, so a car is essential, though regional coach services connect Ulladulla to Sydney and Canberra for those without one. Everyday errands, medical appointments and the closest bus links are all a short drive away in Ulladulla.
Parks & recreation
The natural environment is the drawcard here — Narrawallee Beach and Inlet Nature Reserve protects a good stretch of dune, lagoon and bushland right on the suburb's doorstep, popular for walking, birdwatching, kayaking and fishing. Golfers are well served by Mollymook's clifftop courses nearby, and Lake Conjola, a little further north, offers additional boating, fishing and camping options for weekends outdoors.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Narrawallee is overwhelmingly detached homes, with houses making up 98% of current listings and only a small proportion of vacant land available. Expect a mix of established beach cottages, renovated older homes and newer architect-designed builds taking advantage of ocean or inlet outlooks, generally low-rise and set on generous coastal blocks rather than dense subdivisions.
The property market
Narrawallee's median house price currently sits at $1.53 million, reflecting strong demand for its beachside position, after growth of 21.4% in recent times that underlines how sought-after this stretch of coast has become. Median rent is $730 a week, pointing to a market with a meaningful holiday-letting and lifestyle-tenant component alongside permanent residents. With such a small population and limited housing stock, turnover is modest and buyers are typically competing for a genuinely tightly held pocket of coastline, rather than a broad, fast-moving suburb.
Market snapshot
Narrawallee property market
Median sale price
$1.53m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$730
per week
Gross rental yield
2.5%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.18m
Median
$1.53m
Premium
$2.50m
Days on market
72
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
25
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +4.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Narrawallee by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Narrawallee, NSW 2539.
Population
1,487
residents (2021)
Median age
50
years
Household income
$1,309
median, per week
Median rent
$400
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
31%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Narrawallee
$2.80m
30 Tallwood Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.96m
7 Seaspray Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.08m
183 Matron Porter Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
118 Leo Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$2.95m
42 MacLeay Street
Sold ~June 2026
$900k
34 Leo Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$895k
130 Leo Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$1.20m
30 Bangalow 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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Common questions
Narrawallee suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Narrawallee?
The median house price in Narrawallee, NSW is $1.53m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.4%.
How much is rent in Narrawallee?
The median weekly rent in Narrawallee is around $730 per week.
Is Narrawallee a good place to live?
Narrawallee is a coastal village in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. Narrawallee is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,487.
What is the population of Narrawallee?
Narrawallee has a population of 1,487 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 50.
How long do homes take to sell in Narrawallee?
Properties in Narrawallee take around 72 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Narrawallee?
Entry-level properties in Narrawallee start around $1.18m, while premium homes reach $2.50m.
What suburbs are near Narrawallee?
Suburbs near Narrawallee include Mollymook Beach, Mollymook, Milton, Ulladulla and Lake Conjola.
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