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Jamberoo

NSW 2533 • Rest of NSW

1,910
Population (2021)
$43,576
Median Income
58.88 km²
Area
$498/wk
Median Rent
Village LifestyleFamily-FriendlySemi-RuralSouth CoastHeritage

About Jamberoo

Jamberoo is a South Coast village in the Kiama area, about 11 km inland from Kiama and around 30 km from Wollongong. The 2021 Census population is 1,910, with a mix of long-term locals, families and lifestyle-oriented households. The village retains strong rural and heritage character, framed by green hills and dairy-farming history. It offers a small-town atmosphere while remaining close to larger Illawarra employment and service centres.

Local life revolves around the village centre, schools, community events and nearby attractions such as Jamberoo Action Park and hinterland drives. Residents rely on Kiama and Shellharbour precincts for larger retail, medical and rail services. Public transport is mostly bus-based, with train access available from Kiama station. Jamberoo is popular with families and professionals seeking a quieter semi-rural lifestyle with coast-and-city access.

Jamberoo falls under postcode 2533 and is governed by Kiama Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2533
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Kiama
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Kiama
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.66°, 150.77°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
58.88 km²
Elevation
75m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kiama Station
11 km
Not walkable
Bombo Station
12 km
Not walkable
Minnamurra Station
14 km
Not walkable
Shellharbour Junction
16 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Local Kiama district buses — Kiama town centre and station 20-35 min
  • Regional connectors — Albion Park / Shellharbour 35-55 min
  • School services — Illawarra education precincts 20-50 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
114 km
By Train
2 hr 20 min-2 hr 50 min (via Kiama/South Coast Line)
By Bus
2 hr 45 min+ (multi-leg)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 55 min-2 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min-2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Most commuters work in Kiama, Shellharbour or Wollongong; Sydney commuting is possible but lengthy.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Village core is walkable, but most major shopping and employment access requires bus links or private vehicles.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There are 2 heritage-listed places in or near Jamberoo, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Culwalla Homestead
2km east of Jamberoo Main Road Jamberoo • SHR #00447
St Stephen's Presbyterian Church
2 Allowrie Street Jamberoo • SHR #00121

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Jamberoo by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Jamberoo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Jamberoo" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$498
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
50 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

4 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,636
Census 2021
1,910
▲ 16.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,712
Income 2021
$43,576
▲ 18.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,578
Born Overseas 250

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 112
  • 2. New Zealand 17
  • 3. India 9
  • 4. Netherlands 9
  • 5. United States 9
  • 6. Germany 8
  • 7. Italy 8
  • 8. Ireland 7
  • 9. Scotland 7
  • 10. South Africa 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 920
Australian 747
Irish 330
Scottish 236
German 100
Italian 84
Dutch 33
Australian Aboriginal 26
Maltese 24
Maori 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,244
Both parents born in Australia
332
Both parents born overseas
247
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.8%
No Religion
40.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%
Hinduism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
112 (5.9%)
5-14 years
200 (10.5%)
15-19 years
116 (6.1%)
20-24 years
81 (4.2%)
25-34 years
139 (7.3%)
35-44 years
164 (8.6%)
45-54 years
258 (13.5%)
55-64 years
309 (16.2%)
65-74 years
306 (16.0%)
75-84 years
168 (8.8%)
85+ years
42 (2.2%)

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