Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's population is around 8,121 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a decrease since the 2021 Census population of 8,136 people, a change inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 8,088 in June 2024 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 36 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth in recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021.

Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is expected to increase by 865 persons to 2041, representing an increase of 10.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong granted approval for approximately 28 residential properties annually over the past five financial years ending June 30, totalling 144 homes. As of June 26, 2021, six approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The population has fallen during this period, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, indicating a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average construction cost value of $1,062,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In this financial year, approximately $7.5 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the rest of NSW, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong records significantly lower building activity, which is 60.0% below the regional average per person. Recent construction comprises 83.0% detached houses and 17.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 289 people per dwelling approval, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong exhibits characteristics of a low density area. Population forecasts indicate that Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong will gain approximately 828 residents by the year 2041.

Existing development levels appear aligned with future requirements, suggesting stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Sunnymede Urban Release Area, Gerringong Surf Life Saving Club Redevelopment, Princes Highway Gerringong Upgrade, and Oceania @ Gerringong. The following details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.8%, down from 2% in June 2024, showing an employment growth of 0.7%.

The area has 4,206 residents in work, while Rest of NSW's unemployment rate is 3.7% and workforce participation is 56.4%. Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with education & training being particularly specialized at 1.3 times the regional level. Retail trade is under-represented, with only 6.8% of the workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 9.8%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, labour force also grew by 0.7%, keeping unemployment flat at 1.8%. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and unemployment rose to 4.1%. State-level data as of Sep-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.41% (losing 19,270 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, slightly below the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended 30 June 2022 indicates that Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong had a median income of $49,203 and an average income of $76,178. This contrasts with Rest of NSW's figures of a median income of $49,459 and an average income of $62,998. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.6% from financial year ended 30 June 2022 to March 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $54,419 (median) and $84,253 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 60th percentile nationally. The data shows that 29.8% of locals (2,420 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort represents 29.9%. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, showed 86.4% houses and 13.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro NSW had 79.0% houses and 21.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong was 51.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.7% and rented ones at 17.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, aligning with Non-Metro NSW's average. The median weekly rent was $500, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $430. Nationally, Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's $1,863. Rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 76.7% of all households, consisting of 32.7% couples with children, 36.2% couples without children, and 7.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.3%, with lone person households at 21.1% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of NSW.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong shows a significant advantage with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, compared to 19.9% in the SA3 area and 21.3% in the Rest of NSW. Bachelor degrees are most common at 23.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.0%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas comprise 12.2% and certificates make up 24.7%. Educational participation is high, with 26.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 8.9% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education. Gerringong Public School and Jamberoo Public School serve a total of 523 students, with the area demonstrating above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). Both schools focus on primary education, with secondary options available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 6.4 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.3, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong has 160 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 22 individual routes operating in total.

They provide 2,578 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent. Residents typically live just 127 meters away from the nearest stop. Across all routes, there are an average of 368 trips per day. This amounts to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong has below-average health indicators with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to average. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 58% of the total population (4,693 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 52.7%.

The most common conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and asthma (7.4%). 66.2% of residents declare no medical ailments, compared to 65.2% in Rest of NSW. As of the latest data (2021), 28.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,323 people), higher than Rest of NSW's 20.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Kiama Hinterland-Gerringong, surveyed in August 2016, had a population with 87.4% born in Australia, 92.1% being citizens, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 55.2%. Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%.

The top three parental ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (28.1%), and Irish (11.9%). Notably, Scottish ancestry was higher than average at 9.0% versus 7.2%, Maltese at 0.6% compared to 1.3%, and Welsh at 0.6% compared to 0.7%.

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's median age of 48 years is notably older than Rest of NSW's 43 and significantly higher than Australia's median age of 38. The age profile shows a prominent group aged 65-74 (15.6%), while the 25-34 age group is relatively smaller at 8.3% compared to Rest of NSW. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.4%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.6% to 9.6% of the population, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 15.1% to 14.2%. Demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong's age profile by 2041. The 85+ age group is projected to expand considerably, growing by 223 people (an increase of 81%) from 276 to 500. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 15-24 age cohorts.