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Jerrawangala

NSW 2540 • New South Wales

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
95.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietSemi-Rural
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About Jerrawangala

Jerrawangala is a small rural locality on the South Coast of New South Wales, situated approximately 180 kilometres south of Sydney near the town of Nowra in the Shoalhaven district. The locality covers around 95 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by coastal hinterland bushland, remnant escarpment forest, and small rural properties in the southern Shoalhaven Shire.

Nowra-Bomaderry, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, serves as the main service centre for the Shoalhaven, providing hospitals, schools, major retail, and NSW TrainLink rail connections to Sydney. The surrounding area is popular for bushwalking, horseriding, and rural lifestyle, with the scenic Jervis Bay region accessible to the east. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Jerrawangala.

Jerrawangala falls under postcode 2540 and is governed by the Shoalhaven Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Unclassified (OT) electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2540
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Shoalhaven
Federal Electorate
Gilmore
State Electorate
Unclassified (OT)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 150.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
95.07 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2540

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2540, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,687
Median 2023–24
$51,296
▲ 23.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,661

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2540; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bomaderry (Nowra)
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Bomaderry (approx. 30 km north) to Sydney; approx. 3 hours
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Princes Highway provides road access; Nowra 30 km north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Nowra.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Shoalhaven Local Government Area, which contains Jerrawangala. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
223.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.6%
Motor vehicle theft
175.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 2.2%
Non-DV assault
461.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 1.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
245.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.0%
View all 62 offence types for Shoalhaven →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jerrawangala known for? +

Jerrawangala is a quiet hinterland locality in the NSW Shoalhaven, known for its coastal escarpment bushland and proximity to both Nowra's services and the spectacular Jervis Bay region.

How far is Jerrawangala from Sydney CBD? +

Jerrawangala is approximately 180 kilometres south of Sydney CBD, around 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road via the Princes Highway.

Does Jerrawangala have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Jerrawangala. NSW TrainLink trains operate from Bomaderry (Nowra, approximately 30 km north) to Sydney.

What is the population of Jerrawangala? +

According to the 2021 Census, Jerrawangala has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Shoalhaven Shire.

Is Jerrawangala a good place to live? +

Jerrawangala suits those seeking a bush-lifestyle block near Nowra, with Jervis Bay's beaches close by and NSW TrainLink rail connections to Sydney from Bomaderry.

What is the postcode for Jerrawangala? +

The postcode for Jerrawangala, NSW is 2540.

Is Jerrawangala a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jerrawangala is part of the Shoalhaven LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.