Werri Beach at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
510
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Werri Beach.
The postcode for Werri Beach is 2534 (NSW).
Werri Beach (2534) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Werri Beach has roughly 510 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Werri Beach scores 2/100 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 Werri Beach's population at 510, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
510
Median age
47
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
510
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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.
2
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Werri Beach.
Local schools for Werri Beach
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Government School Catchment
Gerringong Public School
Kiama High School
Kiama Public School
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Frequently asked
About Werri Beach.
- What is the Werri Beach postcode?
- Werri Beach is in the 2534 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- Where is Werri Beach?
- Werri Beach is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2534, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Werri Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Werri Beach?
- There are 4 schools serving Werri Beach on this page, including Gerringong Public School, Kiama High School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Werri Beach?
- Werri Beach has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Werri Beach?
- Werri Beach is close to Gerringong, Rose Valley, Willow Vale, Kiama Heights, Gerroa.
- What is the population of Werri Beach?
- The population of Werri Beach is approximately 510 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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