Jerrara
NSW 2533 • New South Wales
About Jerrara
Jerrara is a small rural locality situated within the Municipality of Kiama in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, approximately 90 kilometres south of Sydney. Covering around 9.4 square kilometres, the locality sits on the gentle green hills of the Kiama hinterland, surrounded by dairy farms, market gardens, and bushland typical of the South Coast escarpment. With a population of around 132 residents, Jerrara has a distinctly quiet, semi-rural character close to the coast. The locality falls under the Kiama state electorate and the federal Division of Gilmore.
Residents of Jerrara enjoy the serenity of rural living within comfortable reach of Kiama's beaches, shops, and services just a short drive away. The Kiama area is well regarded for its scenic coastline, blowhole, and local markets, and Jerrara provides a peaceful hinterland base to access all of this. The South Coast rail line connects nearby Kiama station to Sydney, making Jerrara a viable rural lifestyle option for commuters. Families and retirees seeking green, open spaces close to both sea and country amenities are the typical residents here.
Jerrara falls under postcode 2533 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Local school bus services — Kiama ~15 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Semi-rural locality; car needed to reach Kiama for train connections or services
Rural locality with no footpaths or walkable commercial areas; all daily needs require a short drive to Kiama township.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Jamberoo Public School ICSEA 1045Churchill St
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Kiama High School ICSEA 1036Saddleback Mountain Rd
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Kiama Public School ICSEA 106467 Bong Bong St
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96 Manning Street
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Minnamurra Public School ICSEA 106885 Charles Ave
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 Jerrara by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Jerrara Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Jerrara" under Suburb