Gerringong vs Gerroa
Gerringong (median $1,400,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Gerroa ($2,100,000). Over the past year, Gerroa (+0.5%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Gerringong (-6.7%) on house-price growth.
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Gerringong and Gerroa side by side
| Measure | Gerringong | Gerroa |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,400,000 | $2,100,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -6.7% | +0.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $850/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 20 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,165 | 571 |
| Median age | 46 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1315 mm | 1315 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gerringong scores higher on walkability (20/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gerringong (1074) sits above Gerroa (1042).
- For buyers
- Gerringong is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Gerringong delivers the better gross yield (3.16% vs 2.10%), but Gerroa has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Gerringong edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1042).
Gerringong vs Gerroa: common questions
Is Gerringong or Gerroa cheaper to buy in?
Gerringong has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 33% below Gerroa ($2,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Gerringong or Gerroa?
Over the past 12 months, Gerroa grew +0.5% vs -6.7% in Gerringong, a gap of 7.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Gerringong or Gerroa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gerringong scores 1074 vs 1042 in Gerroa. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Gerringong or Gerroa?
Gerringong scores 20/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gerringong or Gerroa?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.16% in Gerringong vs 2.10% in Gerroa. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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