NSW · Kiama Council
Gerringong, 2534
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
Gerringong is a coastal mid-sized suburb where beach life and relaxed outdoor living shape the local character. Set on the coast at a distance from the capital, it trades city proximity for a slower, beach-led rhythm. There is a lightness to the air here, with the coast never far from mind.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by safety and parks and green space, while housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 4,165
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,899
- Dwelling vacancy
- 16.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 302 of 1,791
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 56%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 69 / 224 / 79
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $770
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 81
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 42
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 19.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 219 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -41.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Liquor Offences8
- Motor Vehicle Theft8
- Steal From Motor Vehicle11
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,091
- Gerringong Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
112 public transport stops in this suburb
- Belinda St Opp Gerringong Station
- CCP Belinda St
- ENT Station Carpark
- Gerringong Station
- Gerringong Station, Belinda St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
199 planning-related records
2026· 13 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure24 SANDY WHA ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 SAXONIA ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure167 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Temporary building, structure or use; Function centre89 SIMS ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Under Assessment
April 2026
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure10 VICTORIA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Additional Information Requested
- Subdivision86 CAMPBELL STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
March 2026
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Dual occupancy (detached)155 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 GEERING STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation25 SAXONIA ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool12 SCOTIA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Withdrawn
January 2026
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure72 GRETA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision155 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure21 BROOK STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
2025· 27 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industryGRAY STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
November 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise45 ROWLINS ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Subdivision86 CAMPBELL STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 ARMSTRONG AVENUE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Advertising structure; Building identification signBRIDGES ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Vehicle repair station51 ROWLINS ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 COOLANGATTA AVENUE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure37 GEERING STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences31 TASMAN DRIVE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 CAMIRA AVENUE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 SANDY WHA ROAD GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation6 ROBSON PLACE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 OSBORNE STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure31 TASMAN DRIVE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation14 GEERING STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool30 GEERING STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation24 WILLOWBANK PLACE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure107 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry6 MARGARET STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 GOWAN PLACE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Swimming pool8 BARCLAY STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool16 ARMSTRONG AVENUE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Demolition; Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure25 PRINCES HIGHWAY GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 GEERING STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
June 2025
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure104 BELINDA STREET GERRINGONG 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure55 ARMSTRONG AVENUE GERRINGONG 2534Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
71 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- ANZATM
- Bbq
- Bench (7)
- Belinda St opp Brook StBus stop
- Belinda St opp Kilburnie PlBus stop
- Bridges Rd at Pacific AvBus stop
- Bridges Rd before Pacific AvBus stop
- Fern St after Blackwood StBus stop
- Fern St before Noble StBus stop
- Gerringong StationBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
8 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Birralee ReservePark
- Boat Harbour ReservePark
- Burnett OvalPark
- Cooke ParkPark
- Jerry Emery ReservePark
- Jubilee ParkPark
- Mathoura ReservePark
- Stan Miller ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Gerringong Medical PracticeGreta Streetdoctor
- Pharmacypharmacy
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 14
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 67.6/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 6% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 294th in Australia
- State rank
- 115th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #7 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #22 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- ANZamenitiesatm
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Belinda St opp Brook Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Belinda St opp Kilburnie Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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