Gerroa
NSW 2534 · Kiama
571 (2021) → 572 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kiama local government area (est. 23,219 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Gerroa is a stable suburb in Kiama, NSW 2534, about 107km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.24M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 35/100, and is right by the coast. Gerroa has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.95%), New Zealand (1.75%), Germany (1.05%), Italy (1.05%), Netherlands (0.7%)
Top languages: German (0.88%), Macedon (0.7%), Italian (0.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1072 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Gerringong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1078
- Berry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1065
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
No data
No fitness facilities matched to this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Gerroa
Is Gerroa safe?
Gerroa has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 4,553 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Gerroa?
In Gerroa, the median house price is $2.24M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Gerroa from Sydney CBD?
Gerroa is about 106.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Gerroa?
Gerroa has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Gerroa?
Gerroa has a transport score of 35/100.