Gerringong at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
4,165
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Gerringong.
The postcode for Gerringong is 2534 (NSW).
Gerringong (2534) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Gerringong has roughly 4,165 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Gerringong scores 20/100 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gerringong's population at 4,165, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,165
Median age
46
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
4,165
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gerringong.
Local schools for Gerringong
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Government School Catchment
Gerringong Public School
Kiama High School
Kiama Public School
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Frequently asked
About Gerringong.
- What is the Gerringong postcode?
- Gerringong is in the 2534 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Gerringong?
- Gerringong is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2534, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Gerringong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Gerringong?
- There are 4 schools serving Gerringong on this page, including Gerringong Public School, Kiama High School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Gerringong?
- Gerringong has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gerringong?
- Gerringong is close to Werri Beach, Willow Vale, Rose Valley, Gerroa, Kiama Heights.
- What is the population of Gerringong?
- The population of Gerringong is approximately 4,165 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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