Sanctuary Point
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540.
About Sanctuary Point
Welcome to Sanctuary Point
Sanctuary Point sits on the shores of St Georges Basin on the NSW South Coast, part of the Shoalhaven region roughly three hours' drive south of Sydney. It's a waterside community built around the basin's calm, boat-friendly waters, with the ocean beaches of Jervis Bay only a short drive further south.
With a population of 7,874 and a median age of 47, it's a settled, family- and retiree-friendly area rather than a boom town — the kind of place people move to for the water access and the slower pace, and tend to stay. It suits buyers after a house with room to store a boat or caravan, downsizers chasing lifestyle over hustle, and anyone happy to trade a long commute for a water view.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Sanctuary Point revolves around St Georges Basin. Boating, fishing, kayaking and crabbing are everyday pastimes rather than novelties, and the foreshore reserves along the water are where a lot of the socialising happens, especially on weekends. Dining is casual and locally oriented, centred on cafes, a bowling club and RSL-style venues that serve the surrounding communities of Basin View, Erowal Bay and Old Erowal Bay, with the wider dining and cultural scene of Nowra and the Shoalhaven within easy reach for anyone after more variety.
Shopping
The suburb has a practical local shopping centre covering day-to-day needs — supermarkets, takeaway, medical services and the like — enough for most weekly errands without leaving the area. For bigger shopping trips, bulkier goods or a wider retail spread, residents typically head into Nowra, which anchors the Shoalhaven's major retail and services precinct.
Getting around
Sanctuary Point is car-dependent, as is typical of the Shoalhaven's basin-side suburbs — there's no train line locally, and most residents drive into Nowra for buses, regional coach connections and onward links, or use the Princes Highway corridor for trips further afield. Within the area, roads connect easily through to St Georges Basin, Georges Basin, Erowal Bay, Old Erowal Bay and Basin View, and the layout is straightforward and unhurried, well suited to a community built around the water rather than through-traffic.
Schools & families
Sanctuary Point Public School serves local families directly within the suburb, giving younger children a genuine walk-or-short-drive option close to home. Families with older kids generally look to the broader Nowra area for high school options, and the relaxed, low-density character of the neighbourhood — quiet streets, water access, plenty of outdoor space — is a drawcard for households prioritising a laid-back upbringing over inner-city conveniences.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the basin itself, the appeal here is largely about outdoor recreation: foreshore parks and reserves for walking and picnicking, boat ramps for launching straight onto the water, and nearby bushland reserves typical of the Shoalhaven hinterland. Jervis Bay's beaches, among the most photographed stretches of coastline in NSW, are a short drive away for anyone wanting surf and sand rather than the calmer basin waters.
The property market
The median house price in Sanctuary Point currently sits at $700k, with recent growth of 2.9% suggesting steady rather than spectacular movement — consistent with a mature, lifestyle-driven market rather than a speculative one. Median rent is $530 a week, and current listings are dominated by houses (91%), with land making up 7% and apartments or units just 2%, underlining that this is very much a house-and-land suburb rather than a medium-density one. Buyers here are typically after a standalone home with space for a boat, and the low apartment stock reflects the area's low-rise, water-oriented character.
Market snapshot
Sanctuary Point property market
Median sale price
$700k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$530
per week
Gross rental yield
3.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$592k
Median
$700k
Premium
$1.10m
Days on market
32
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
133
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +1.7% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Sanctuary Point by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Sanctuary Point, NSW 2540.
Population
7,874
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,068
median, per week
Median rent
$360
per week
Median mortgage
$1,545
per month
Mortgage / income
33%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Sanctuary Point
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Sanctuary Point
$590k
45 Kerry Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
4/3 LEUMEAH STREET
Sold ~July 2026
$740k
131 Links Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$999k
21 Kean Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$685k
25B Tahnee Street
Sold ~July 2026
$660k
2 Stephens Road
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
16 Warrego Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$860k
2 Cessna Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Sanctuary Point
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Price map around Sanctuary Point
Every listing for sale near Sanctuary Point, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Sanctuary Point suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Sanctuary Point?
The median house price in Sanctuary Point, NSW is $700k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 2.9%.
How much is rent in Sanctuary Point?
The median weekly rent in Sanctuary Point is around $530 per week.
Is Sanctuary Point a good place to live?
Sanctuary Point is a town in New South Wales, Australia, under the jurisdiction of the City of Shoalhaven, on the shores of St Georges Basin. Sanctuary Point is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 7,874 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Sanctuary Point?
Sanctuary Point has a population of 7,874 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Sanctuary Point?
There is 1 school in or near Sanctuary Point, including Sanctuary Point Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Sanctuary Point?
Properties in Sanctuary Point take around 32 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Sanctuary Point?
Entry-level properties in Sanctuary Point start around $592k, while premium homes reach $1.10m.
What suburbs are near Sanctuary Point?
Suburbs near Sanctuary Point include St Georges Basin, Georges Basin, Erowal Bay, Old Erowal Bay and Basin View.
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