Croom at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
112
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Croom.
The postcode for Croom is 2527 (NSW).
Croom (2527) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Croom has roughly 112 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Croom scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Croom's population at 112, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
112
Median age
38
Family households
72%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
112
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Croom.
Local schools for Croom
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Government School Catchment
Albion Park Rail Public School
Oak Flats Public School
Mount Terry Public School
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Frequently asked
About Croom.
- What is the Croom postcode?
- Croom is in the 2527 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Croom?
- Croom is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2527, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Croom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Croom?
- There are 20 schools serving Croom on this page, including Corpus Christi Catholic High School, Albion Park Rail Public School, Oak Flats Public School.
- How walkable is Croom?
- Croom has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Croom?
- Croom is close to Oak Flats Dc, Albion Park Rail, Oak Flats, Blackbutt, Yellow Rock Ridge.
- What is the population of Croom?
- The population of Croom is approximately 112 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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