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Sussex Inlet, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Sussex Inlet is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,509. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
3,509 Population 2/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$16,697 Median Income
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$16,697 median income, 6.1% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet is a town in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. The town lies on the west bank of the waterway called Sussex Inlet, which divides New South Wales from the Jervis Bay Territory. The town lies within the City of Shoalhaven.

People

Population3,509
Median Age61.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$16,697
Per Capita$16,697
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

F
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership80.2%
Housing Units1,404

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain35.0 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population3,509
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates-35.1567°, 150.5853°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation35.0 inches (888 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,697
Median Age61.0 years

About Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,509. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Sussex Inlet has a population of 3,509 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,231.6 square miles. The median age is 61.0 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,509
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
61.0yrs
Median Age
57% above Australia avg
2,231.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sussex Inlet vs Australia Average

The median household income in Sussex Inlet is $16,697, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,697 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $321, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 333 business establishments.

Income: Sussex Inlet vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,697
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,697
Avg Weekly Wage$321

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)333

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sussex Inlet is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 80.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,404 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership80.2%
Owner-Occupied80.2%
Renter-Occupied19.8%
Housing Units1,404

Property Tax

Climate in Sussex Inlet

Sussex Inlet has an average annual temperature of 17°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.1°C), the coldest is Jul (12.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1125 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.1°C / 70°F 17.6° / 24.6° 80.1
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 17.8° / 24° 134.2
Mar 19.8°C / 68°F 16.4° / 23.3° 107.4
Apr 17.7°C / 64°F 14° / 21.4° 105.9
May 15.4°C / 60°F 11.7° / 19.1° 79.0
Jun 13.5°C / 56°F 10.1° / 16.9° 134.2
Jul 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 80.2
Aug 13.3°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17.3° 76.1
Sep 15.2°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19.4° 69.1
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 97.8
Nov 18°C / 64°F 14.3° / 21.8° 89.0
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 16.2° / 23° 72.1
Sussex Inlet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area2,231.6 sq mi (5,779.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1567°N, 150.5853°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.0"
8% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 89 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 108 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 129 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 145 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 134 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 89 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 145 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 137 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 129 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 108 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 122 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 140 km
Mar 24, 2001 6 km SW of Murrumbateman, Australia M2.8 147 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in

Sussex Inlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 54°F in June to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Sussex Inlet

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sussex Inlet Public School
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Radio Stations near Sussex Inlet

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sussex Inlet

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Central Wandandian Public School 1911
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Maritime Museum
Second classroom St George's Basin Public School 1959
Shoalhaven Family History Society

Libraries in Sussex Inlet

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Milton Library0.0
Sanctuary Point Library0.0
Ulladulla Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sussex Inlet

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Milton Village Market

Restaurants in Sussex Inlet

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Island Sushi
Silver Spoon Sussex Inlet
Swordfish Brewing

Cafes in Sussex Inlet

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bean2sussexcafe
Inlet Bakery & Cafe
Inlet Eats
Ohana cafe and ice creamery
Pelican Shores Cafe and Marina

Cinemas in Sussex Inlet

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Inlet Cinema

Veterinaries in Sussex Inlet

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sussex Inlet Veterinary Surgery

Gas Stations in Sussex Inlet

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Banks in Sussex Inlet

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NAB

Golf Courses in Sussex Inlet

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sussex Inlet Golf Club

Airports Near Sussex Inlet

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moruya AirportMYAMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Bowral Private AirfieldSmall Airport
Braidwood AirportSmall Airport
Cambewarra AirstripSmall Airport
Jaspers Brush AirfieldSmall Airport
Jervis Bay AirportSmall Airport
Marulan (Tangryang) AirstripSmall Airport
Mittagong AirportSmall Airport
Robertson AirstripSmall Airport
Southern tablelands gliding clubSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sussex Inlet

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Sussex Inlet Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sussex Inlet

What is the population of Sussex Inlet?

Sussex Inlet has a population of 3,509 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,231.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 61.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sussex Inlet expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,697, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sussex Inlet?

Sussex Inlet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 326 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.0 inches.

How is the job market in Sussex Inlet?

The unemployment rate in Sussex Inlet is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $321. There are 333 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sussex Inlet?

The median home value in Sussex Inlet is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 80.2%.

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