New South Wales location profile
Greenwell Point NSW 2540
Greenwell Point is a quiet coastal village on the Crookhaven River in the Shoalhaven, known for oyster farms, boating, and fishing. It offers a relaxed, small-town feel with scenic waterfronts and easy access to larger services in Nowra.
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Why families consider Greenwell Point
Laid-back riverside community with a mix of retirees, sea-changers, and families; strong fishing and boating culture, holiday homes, and a friendly village atmosphere.
Amenities & services
- Local convenience stores and cafes on Greenwell Point Rd
- Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant & Cafe
- Greenwell Point Bowling & Sports Club bistro
- Jim Wild's Oysters (farm shop)
- Greenwell Point Medical Practice
- Culburra Beach Medical Centre (nearby)
- Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra
- Stockland Nowra (major retail centre)
- Culburra Beach Library – Prince Edward Ave, Culburra Beach
- Nowra Library – Berry St, Nowra
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Bomaderry (Nowra) Station on the South Coast Line
- Nowra Coaches bus services connecting to Nowra/Bomaderry and Culburra Beach
- Greenwell Point Road linking to Princes Highway (A1)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Foreshore walking paths, jetties, and picnic areas
- Public boat ramps, fishing, and kayaking on the Crookhaven River
- Greenwell Point Bowling & Sports Club
- Playgrounds and community reserves
- Nowra Aquatic Park (nearby)
- Greenwell Point Foreshore Reserve
- Titania Park
- Crookhaven Heads Nature Reserve (nearby)
- Comerong Island Nature Reserve (nearby)
Education context
Limited in-suburb options; childcare and preschools available in nearby Culburra Beach, Nowra, and Bomaderry.
- University of Wollongong – Shoalhaven Campus (West Nowra)
- TAFE NSW – Nowra/Bomaderry campuses
- University of Wollongong – Wollongong main campus (approx. 75km north)