Located in New South Wales, Orient Point sits 186 km from Sydney CBD, around 2 hours 35 minutes by car. The locality has 629 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income of $51,220 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 2.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $283 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,600. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Orient Point a good place to live?
Orient Point scores a C (47/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on community.
Some car dependence
Walkability 35/100 · 185.7 km · 157 min drive to Sydney
Around the state median
Median $800K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 40/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 52 · 629 residents
Liveability Rating
47 / 100 · Ranked #833 in NSWEach bar is Orient Point's rank among NSW suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
No flood data is published for New South Wales — a blank here means we hold no data, not that there is no risk.
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Our score
47 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataOrient Point's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $800,000, about 5% above where it sat a year earlier.
$799,500
Based on 24 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 27 days — median across 10 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 13 sales $799K
- 4 bed 6 sales $808K
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Orient Point rent for around $565 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$565/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
4 rentals advertised against an estimated 60 rented homes (6.7%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $600/wk
- 116 bonds
- +27% since 2021
- 2-bed units
- $470/wk
- 11 bonds
- +30% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies across postcode 2540 (NSW publishes bonds by postcode, which can cover several suburbs). Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025100 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 30% of its income on the median rent in postcode 2540.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Orient Point safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Orient Point sits in the moderate band, with 20 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 25% on the prior year.
20 offences
25.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–2025No crash in Orient Point killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2021–2025.
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Council Flood Studies
Shoalhaven City Council has published 31 flood studies on the NSW Flood Data Portal. The mapped flood areas are in those studies; SuburbScan does not hold them.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2024Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 153 m
- Rate
- -0.03 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -5.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Orient Point is car-dependent on foot — at 35/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Orient Point.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 3.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 2.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1.5 min
- Span of service
- 13.1 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Orient Point.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 74%
- Premises covered
- 378
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Shoalhaven: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Orient Point is home to 629 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $51,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
629
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$51,220/yr
Census Median Rent
$283/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$28,340/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
34.4%
Total Dwellings
253
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.1%
Houses
98.0%
Rental Stress
28.7%
Mortgage Stress
37.5%
Work From Home
9.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
0 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 19 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 60 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.7%
- Employment Rate
- 38.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 27.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
3 residents (0.5%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,501 a year through Shoalhaven based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 58%
- Residential 21%
- Infrastructure and transport 11%
- Parks and recreation 5%
- Rural and farming 4%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Shoalhaven
In the year to August 2026, 854 new dwellings were approved across Shoalhaven. That mix is 513 houses and 341 units. Approvals are down 9.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Land Council
Aboriginal land in this area is administered by the Jerrinja Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Local Aboriginal Land Councils are statutory bodies under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983, responsible for land claims and land management for their members. Their boundaries are administrative and are not a statement of whose Country this is. NSW does not publish a register of Aboriginal parties by area — they are registered for each project.
Setting
- Elevation
- 4 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 131 m
- 2.4 km to a named beach
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 1.7 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus · Total Nitrogen
EV adoption
In postcode 2540, 206 of 40,088 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (940 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 2540, 11,477 rooftop-solar systems totalling 73.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 26,038 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 786 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $600,000.
Off-the-plan or contracted-build value cap is $750,000 (vs $600,000 for completed new homes). Stamp duty concessions are a separate scheme (First Home Buyers Assistance).
Mortgage repayments
6 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 2540.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Revenue NSW
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $600,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with Revenue NSW.
At $799,500 this is $199,500 above the $600,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Revenue NSW.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Fiona Phillips Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fiona Phillips | 55.1% | 44.9% | +5.0 |
| 2022 | Fiona Phillips | 50.2% | 49.8% | +2.4 |
| 2019 | Fiona Phillips | 52.6% | 47.4% | -3.3 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Liza Butler Labor
Next state election: 13 March 2027.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Liza Butler ALP | 53.8% |
| 2019 | Shelley Hancock LP | 60.5% |
| 2015 | Shelley Hancock LP | 59.6% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: © State of New South Wales through the NSW Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0, adapted.
Looking at a specific address in Orient Point?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Orient Point
Is Orient Point a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Orient Point is moderate (40/100, ranked against other NSW suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Orient Point?
Orient Point has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Orient Point a good place to live?
Orient Point has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (47/100), ranked against other NSW suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Orient Point?
Orient Point, NSW had a population of 629 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Orient Point, NSW?
The postcode for Orient Point, NSW is 2540.
How far is Orient Point from Sydney?
Orient Point is 186 km from Sydney CBD by road, about 157 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Orient Point?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Orient Point was $51,220 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Orient Point?
The median advertised rent in Orient Point is $565 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Orient Point?
The median age of residents in Orient Point was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Orient Point walkable?
Orient Point scores 35/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Orient Point?
First-home buyers in NSW may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $600,000. The grant is administered by Revenue NSW; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Orient Point belong to?
Orient Point sits within the Shoalhaven local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Orient Point?
The average residential rates bill through Shoalhaven is $1,501 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Orient Point?
Across Shoalhaven, 854 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 9.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Orient Point in?
Orient Point sits within the federal Division of Gilmore, currently held by Fiona Phillips (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2023
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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