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Jerrong

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

16
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Jerrong

Jerrong is a quiet rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Goulburn within the postcode 2580 area. With a population of just 16 at the 2021 Census, it is one of the smallest localities in the region, encompassing around 65 square kilometres of farming and grazing land. The landscape is typified by open paddocks, rolling hills, and the pastoral character that defines this part of southern New South Wales. The locality falls within the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area.

Jerrong is a deeply rural community where agriculture — particularly sheep and cattle grazing — forms the backbone of local life. Residents rely almost entirely on nearby Goulburn for services, shopping, healthcare, and schooling, with the Hume Highway making access straightforward. The Southern Tablelands scenery, including nearby waterways and native bush, provides a peaceful backdrop for the handful of families who call this locality home. It attracts those drawn to a quiet, land-based lifestyle well away from urban pressures.

Jerrong falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.78 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
20 km
Not walkable

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn, then ~2 hr train to Central
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr via Hume Highway

🛣️ No public transport in locality; Goulburn is the nearest rail hub

Walkability Car Dependent

Entirely rural; private vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
16
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jerrong, NSW located? +

Jerrong is a small rural locality approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales.

What is the population of Jerrong? +

At the 2021 Census, Jerrong had a population of just 16 people, making it one of the smallest localities in the Goulburn region.

What services are available near Jerrong? +

Jerrong has no local services or shops. Residents travel to Goulburn (approximately 20 km away) for supermarkets, schools, medical care, and other amenities.