Gerringong, NSW 2534 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Gerringong is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2534, home to 4,165 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 104 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,165
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,899 /week
- Median personal income
- $802 /week
- Median family income
- $2,291 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kiama
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Gerringong Public School
- Kiama High School
- Kiama Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 38 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 70 bus stops
- Fern St At Noble St
- Fern St After Blackwood St
- Fern St Before Noble St
- Armstrong Av After Geering St
- Gerringong Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 28 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 42.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.3% of the 2,443 resolvable premises in Gerringong. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 97 across postcode 2534 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 27 theft, 21 violent offences, 19 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gerringong?
Gerringong (NSW 2534) had 4,165 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Kiama local government area.
What is the median rent in Gerringong?
The median advertised rent in Gerringong is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Gerringong?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Gerringong covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gerringong Public School (0.7 km), Kiama High School (7.5 km), Kiama Public School (8.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Gerringong?
Gerringong is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Gerringong?
Across postcode 2534, 97 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (27), violent (21), vehicle theft (19). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Gerringong?
In Gerringong, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (42.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Gerringong?
71 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Gerringong centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 38 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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