Median house price
$1.7M
-6.6% change
NSW · Kiama Council
Gerroa, 2534
Est. population · Jun 2025
561
Growth (1 yr)
+0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.2%
Median age
56
Median income
$1,919/wk
Employment rate
49.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$1,700,000
Languages at home
5.9%non-English
Most common: German, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Gerroa is a coastal smaller community a long way from Sydney, where beach life and a quieter rhythm set the tone. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Reported crime has been falling recently. Light infill development is updating a few streets while the wider area stays largely unchanged.
Desirability lands below average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar coastal suburbs, even with community and employment holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Gerroa snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$705/wk
Population (ERP)
561
+0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
50.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#55
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
2nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
45th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 39.0/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3944th in Australia
- State rank
- 1208th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #55 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #119 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $770
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $1,700,000
- Median price change
- -6.6%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
561(June 2025)
+0.4% annual · -0.2% over 5 years · 45th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.2%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in NSW
- 45th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~600), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 571
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,919
- Dwelling vacancy
- 50.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 245 of 481
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,759
- Employment rate
- 49.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 193 / 20 / 7 (+ 13 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 11
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 190 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.7th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -41.9%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Liquor Offences8
- Motor Vehicle Theft8
- Steal From Motor Vehicle11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
33 public transport stops in this suburb
- Headland Dr At Riverleigh Av
- Riverleigh Av Opp Bland Pl
- Seven Mile Beach Holiday Park, Crooked River Rd
- Stafford St Before Burke St
- Stafford St Before Headland Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
34 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 fast food · 1 playgrounds · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 33 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 32/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.75
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 10.51
Food & drink(1)
- Fast food
Sport & outdoors(6)
- Emery ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Gerroa Picnic AreaPicnic area
- Playground
- Gerroa Shores Holiday ParkSwimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Kingsford Smith Memorial LookoutViewpoint
Transport(2)
2 bus stops
Other(13)
- Bench (3)
- Parking (9)
- 01Picnic Table
- 02Picnic Table
- 03Picnic Table
- 04Picnic Table
- Gerroa Day Use Area ToiletPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recycling
- Shelter
- Shower (2)
- Fish Cleaing TableTable
- Waste Basket
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Black Head ReservePark
- Emery ParkPark
- Esma Thompson ReservePark
- Headland Drive ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- David Berry Hospital (7.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 16.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 301 mm · ~38 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 396 mm · ~50 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 292 mm · ~36 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 274 mm · ~34 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 12 proposals
July 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers64 CROOKED RIVER ROAD GERROA 2534Rejected
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation53 BURKE PARADE GERROA 2534Withdrawn
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)108 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure133 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Under Assessment
April 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure142 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Under Assessment
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah74 CROOKED RIVER ROAD GERROA 2534Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure142 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Rejected
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation55 RIVERLEIGH AVENUE GERROA 2534Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure73 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure78 CROOKED RIVER ROAD GERROA 2534Determined
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation5 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia74 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Subdivision4 BEIRNFELS LANE GERROA 2534Withdrawn
August 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure102 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure139 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Stairway; Residential Accommodation30 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool76 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Subdivision200/-/DP1279292Withdrawn
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation109 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)55 RIVERLEIGH AVENUE GERROA 2534Determined
April 2025
- Demolition130 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
February 2025
- Subdivision200/-/DP1279292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure81 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
January 2025
- Subdivision; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Farm stay accommodation358 Crooked River Road Gerroa - Lot 2 Dp 1111012Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 BLAND PLACE GERROA 2534Determined
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure51 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation109 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
November 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation114 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool73 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
August 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation62 RIVERLEIGH AVENUE GERROA 2534Determined
- Demolition130 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures79 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Determined
April 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah23 RIVERLEIGH AVENUE GERROA 2534Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool76 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
March 2024
- Demolition73 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
January 2024
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure51 STAFFORD STREET GERROA 2534Determined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Community facility200/1165787Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 HEADLAND DRIVE GERROA 2534Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
- Member of Parliament
- Fiona PHILLIPS (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,995
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 44.9%Labor 55.1%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.6 km away).
Coalition 41.8%Labor 58.2%
3.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- GerroaLabor 56.5% · Coalition 43.5% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- GerringongLabor 62.1% · Coalition 37.9% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Werri BeachLabor 60.8% · Coalition 39.2% TPP (2025)5.3 km away
- BerryLabor 56.9% · Coalition 43.1% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
- Shoalhaven HeadsLabor 60.5% · Coalition 39.5% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Kiama Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.