Jerrara, NSW 2533 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Jerrara is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2533, home to 132 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 132
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,899 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,023 /week
- Median family income
- $2,849 /week
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Kiama
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $435 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,867
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Kiama Public School
- Kiama High School
- Jamberoo Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Jerrara Rd At Mount Brandon Rd
- Jamberoo Rd Opp 352
- 352 Jamberoo Rd
- Jerrara Rd Opp 79
- Jamberoo Rd Opp Riversdale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
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), 34.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 53 resolvable premises in Jerrara. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 483 across postcode 2533 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 147 theft, 91 violent offences, 59 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Jerrara?
Jerrara (NSW 2533) had 132 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Kiama local government area.
What is the median rent in Jerrara?
The median advertised rent in Jerrara is $435/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Jerrara?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Jerrara covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kiama Public School (3 km), Kiama High School (3.2 km), Jamberoo Public School (4.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Jerrara?
Jerrara is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Jerrara?
Across postcode 2533, 483 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (147), violent (91), vehicle theft (59). 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 Jerrara?
In Jerrara, 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 (34.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Jerrara?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Jerrara centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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