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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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
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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
571
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
26
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 Gerroa.
Local schools for Gerroa
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Government School Catchment
Gerringong Public School
Kiama High School
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.
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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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