Gerringong

NSW 2534 · Kiama

4,165 (2021) → 4,171 est. (2025) · Stable

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,165

Population

$1.40M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Gerringong is a stable suburb in Kiama, NSW 2534, about 102km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is right by the coast. Gerringong has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

102.5 km

To Sydney CBD

770 m

To coast

$850/wk

Median rent (house)

940 m

To nearest station

Demographics

4,165

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,899

vs NSW median+2.6%

Bachelor degree or higher42.0%

Born in Australia84.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,174 / 79 / 224

Top countries of birth: England (4.87%), New Zealand (1.42%), USA (0.6%), South Africa (0.43%), Germany (0.38%)

Top languages: Italian (0.43%), Spanish (0.38%), French (0.29%), German (0.24%), Thai (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.40M-8.8%

Median house (2025)

$925K

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $650 wk

Rental yield (house)3.2%

Days on market (house)28 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling72/100k

Steal from dwelling24/100k

Motor vehicle theft120/100k

Domestic assault48/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault48/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 65 (all categories, latest year)1,561 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1069 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Gerringong Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1078

Nearby (within 10km)

Kiama High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1033
Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.5kmICSEA 1102
Kiama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 1063

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

2Train

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Peak train frequency116/hr

Nearest train stationGerringong (940 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

6.9h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

66 in suburbCafes/Rest.

1714 in suburbParks

43 in suburbPlaygrounds

55 in suburbPools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

11 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

11 in suburbLibraries

2220 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachWerri Beach (900 m)

Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (20.1 km)

Nearest vet8.0 km

Nearest airportSydney (93.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.72

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

Long Day Care

OSHC

Total services4

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.96

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate0.04%

Projected population 20414,296

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Kiama

Werri Beach$3.50M46transport Rose Valley (Kiama)$2.30M35transport Willow Vale (Kiama)Data not available46transport Kiama HeightsData not available35transport Gerroa$1.95M35transport Saddleback Mountain$1.20M0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Gerringong

Is Gerringong safe?

Gerringong has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,561 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Gerringong?

In Gerringong, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $925K. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Gerringong from Sydney CBD?

Gerringong is about 102.5 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Gerringong?

Gerringong has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1078 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Gerringong?

Gerringong has a transport score of 83/100, including 2 train stations.