Gerroa at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

571

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Gerroa.

The postcode for Gerroa is 2534 (NSW).

Gerroa (2534) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.

Gerroa has roughly 571 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Gerroa 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Gerroa's population at 571, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

571

Median age

56

Family households

67%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$500/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$480/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

20%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

571

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

26

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft14 (53.8%)
Assault4 (15.4%)
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences2 (7.7%)
Other offences1 (3.8%)
Sexual offences1 (3.8%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Gerroa.

Local schools for Gerroa

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Government School Catchment

Gerringong Public School

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Kiama High School

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Berry Public School

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Frequently asked

About Gerroa.

What is the Gerroa postcode?
Gerroa is in the 2534 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
Where is Gerroa?
Gerroa is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2534, in the Shoalhaven region.
What is the average rent in Gerroa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $480.
What schools are in Gerroa?
There are 14 schools serving Gerroa on this page, including Gerringong Public School, Kiama High School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
How walkable is Gerroa?
Gerroa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Gerroa?
Gerroa is close to Toolijooa, Gerringong, Willow Vale, Werri Beach, Rose Valley.
What is the population of Gerroa?
The population of Gerroa is approximately 571 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.

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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