Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW)
NSW 2534 • New South Wales
About Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW)
Willow Vale is a small rural locality in New South Wales, situated in the state's South Coast and Southern Highlands border region within the Kiama electorate, approximately 100 kilometres south of Sydney. With a population of 826 and a compact area of 1.29 square kilometres, the locality features predominantly low-density rural and semi-rural residential properties. It falls under postcode 2534, which encompasses several localities across the Illawarra and South Coast region, and is characterised by quiet rural surroundings typical of this part of coastal NSW.
Residents of Willow Vale enjoy a relaxed country lifestyle with proximity to the scenic NSW South Coast, including nearby towns such as Kiama and Gerringong with their beaches, restaurants, and community facilities. The federal electorate of Gilmore covers this stretch of coastal and rural NSW, and the area is well regarded for its rolling green hills, coastal hinterland scenery, and rural community character. For commuters, the South Coast Line rail service connects nearby towns to Sydney, though access from the locality itself requires a short drive to the nearest station.
Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW) falls under postcode 2534 and is governed by the Wingecarribee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gilmore, while state elections fall under the Kiama electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2534
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2534, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2534; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited NSW TrainLink coach services — Kiama / Wollongong Varies
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access to Sydney via Princes Motorway (M1); Wollongong (~50 km north) is the nearest major regional centre
Almost all errands require a car; nearest shops and services are in Gerringong or Kiama
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gerringong Public School ICSEA 10914234 1376 Archibald Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wingecarribee Local Government Area, which contains Willow Vale (Wingecarribee - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)