Gerroa, 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 Gerroa, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
| Locality | Gerroa |
| 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 | -34.77401 |
| Longitude | 150.79678 |
| Population | 651 |
| Density | 69.4 /km² |
| Area | 9.4 km² |
| Elevation | 21 m |
| Postcode | 2534 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 108 km south-southwest |
Gerroa is a locality in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 651. The locality covers an area of 9.4 km², giving a population density of about 69.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 21 m above sea level. It lies approximately 108 km south-southwest of Sydney. Gerroa is located at 34.7740°S, 150.7968°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2534. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Gerroa unfolds where the South Coast’s dramatic escarpment surrenders to the vast, shimmering Pacific. It lies 39.4 km south-south-west of Wollongong, NSW (from Wollongong, NSW: bearing 193°T), and is situated 12.3 km south-south-west of Kiama. The land here breathes with a kind of slow, coastal exhalation, the air thick with the tang of salt spray and the scent of damp earth after a passing shower. A crescent of golden sand, Seven Mile Beach, sweeps out from the base of the headland, a magnificent stretch of unspoiled coastline where the ocean’s restless energy is a constant, pulsing presence. The rolling hills behind the beach are cloaked in a patchwork of green grazing land and pockets of dense coastal forest, their rounded contours softened by the perpetually soft light that seems to drench this part of New South Wales. The character of Gerroa is one of quiet resilience, a place that feels deeply connected to the sea and the land, its days governed by the tides and the sun’s slow arc across the sky.
Gerroa’s story is intrinsically linked to the rich volcanic soils that once fuelled agricultural prosperity and the enduring allure of its spectacular natural setting, which now largely underpins its local economy through tourism. For generations, dairy farming was the lifeblood of the surrounding hinterland, the rich pastures supporting herds that grazed contentedly under skies often painted with the dramatic hues of a coastal sunset. While the echoes of that pastoral past remain in the gently undulating landscape, the focus has shifted, with Gerroa now drawing travellers and holidaymakers drawn by the siren call of its surf, its tranquil atmosphere, and the promise of an unhurried escape. The iconic headland, often dusted with the fine mist of sea spray, stands as a silent sentinel, a landmark that has witnessed the ebb and flow of seasons and the quiet evolution of this beloved coastal enclave.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Gerroa, 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 Gerroa, in The Council Of The Municipality Of Kiama local government area.
Detailed location data for Gerroa 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 Gerroa 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. |