Gerringong, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Gerringong, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Gerringong |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.73375 |
| Longitude | 150.82564 |
| Population | 3,869 |
| Density | 355.6 /km² |
| Area | 10.9 km² |
| Elevation | 51 m |
| Postcode | 2534 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 102 km south-southwest |
Gerringong is a locality in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,869. The locality covers an area of 10.9 km², giving a population density of about 355.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 51 m above sea level. It lies approximately 102 km south-southwest of Sydney. Gerringong is located at 34.7338°S, 150.8256°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2534. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gerringong spills down a gentle slope towards the Tasman Sea, a place where rolling green pastures meet the dramatic, windswept coastline. It lies 34.5 km south of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 190°T), and is situated 7.2 km south-south-west of Kiama. The air here carries the sharp, clean tang of salt, a constant reminder of the vast blue expanse that lies just beyond the town’s edge. Fields of emerald graze the hills, often punctuated by the stoic figures of dairy cows, their forms softened by the diffused light of a coastal afternoon. The land itself seems to breathe, a landscape of soft curves and rugged outcrops, where the occasional cluster of houses clings to the terrain as if tethered by the very earth.
For generations, Gerringong has drawn its lifeblood from the fertile soil and the abundant sea, a legacy evident in the enduring dairy farms and the lingering scent of brine from the nearby fishing boats. This coastal haven, once a vital stop for travellers along the Princes Highway, retains a sense of quiet purpose, its economy now bolstered by a growing appreciation for its natural beauty and the allure of its sandy shores. The iconic headland, a prominent sentinel against the ocean's might, has witnessed countless sunrises paint the sky in hues of rose and gold, a daily spectacle that grounds the rhythm of Gerringong.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gerringong, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Gerringong, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Gerringong includes the postcode (2534), telephone area code (02), and local government area (The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Gerringong is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |