Jamberoo at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
1,910
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Jamberoo.
The postcode for Jamberoo is 2533 (NSW).
Jamberoo (2533) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Jamberoo has roughly 1,910 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.
Jamberoo scores 14/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jamberoo's population at 1,910, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,910
Median age
50
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$498/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,910
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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.
14
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jamberoo.
Local schools for Jamberoo
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Government School Catchment
Jamberoo Public School
Mount Terry Public School
Kiama Public School
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Frequently asked
About Jamberoo.
- What is the Jamberoo postcode?
- Jamberoo is in the 2533 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Jamberoo?
- Jamberoo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2533, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jamberoo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $498.
- What schools are in Jamberoo?
- There are 17 schools serving Jamberoo on this page, including Jamberoo Public School, Mount Terry Public School, Kiama Public School.
- How walkable is Jamberoo?
- Jamberoo has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jamberoo?
- Jamberoo is close to Curramore, Jerrara, Dunmore, Saddleback Mountain, Kiama Downs.
- What is the population of Jamberoo?
- The population of Jamberoo is approximately 1,910 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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