Moving to Gerringong NSW 2534
What the official numbers say about living in Gerringong — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $500 a week, against a median household income of $1,899 a week.
About 77% of homes are owner-occupied and 20% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Gerringong grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,456 → 4,165 people).
Around 75% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, United States; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Spanish, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gerringong sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (66% of workers), while 30% work from home.
Nearest train station: Gerringong, 750 m west.
Nearest airport: Shellharbour Airport, 20.9 km north.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 104 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 5 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 14 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Gerringong profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gerringong Public School 650 m
Groceries: Khan's Supa IGA 50 m
Parks and reserves: Jubilee Park 200 m · Jerry Emery Reserve 500 m · Stan Miller Reserve 700 m · Boat Harbour Reserve 750 m · Cooke Park 750 m · Birralee Reserve 800 m · Mathoura Reserve 1 km · Burnett Oval 1.3 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gerringong, most often seen first: Silver Gull · Crested Tern · Welcome Swallow · Great Cormorant · Australian Magpie · Australian Pelican.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gerringong, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerringong here | 4,165 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Gerroa | 571 | — | 10/10 | 36% |
| Kiama | 7,904 | — | 9/10 | 17% |
| Kiama Downs | 5,087 | — | 9/10 | 25% |
| Jamberoo | 1,910 | — | 10/10 | 41% |
| Berry | 3,098 | — | 9/10 | 30% |
| Shoalhaven Heads | 3,248 | — | 4/10 | 30% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kiama — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2534 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gerringong profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $500 a week, and about 20% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,456 people to 4,165. It sits about 104 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Gerringong station is roughly 0.8 km away. Local government is Kiama council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gerringong vs Kiama · Gerringong vs Kiama Downs.
Nearby guides: Gerroa · Kiama · Kiama Downs · Jamberoo · Berry · Shoalhaven Heads.
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