Jamberoo
NSW 2533 · Kiama
1,910 (2021) → 1,913 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kiama local government area (est. 23,219 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Jamberoo is a stable suburb in Kiama, NSW 2533, about 96km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.52M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Jamberoo has an overall score of 32/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.86%), New Zealand (0.89%), India (0.47%), Netherlands (0.47%), USA (0.47%)
Top languages: French (0.89%), Italian (0.68%), German (0.26%), Portuguese (0.26%), Spanish (0.26%)
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 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Jamberoo Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1031
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mount Terry Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 983
- Kiama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1063
- Kiama High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1033
- Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.4kmICSEA 1102
- Minnamurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.8kmICSEA 1063
- Albion Park High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 972
- Tullimbar Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 1010
- St Joseph's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 9.2kmICSEA 1029
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.3kmICSEA 1029
- Aspect South Coast School, Albion ParkPrimary · Independent · 9.3km
- Albion Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 977
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Jamberoo
Is Jamberoo safe?
Jamberoo 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 1,885 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Jamberoo?
In Jamberoo, the median house price is $1.52M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Jamberoo from Sydney CBD?
Jamberoo is about 96.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Jamberoo?
Jamberoo has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1031 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Jamberoo?
Jamberoo has a transport score of 0/100.