Gerroa, New South Wales
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Gerroa is a coastal town in the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia[2] 133 kilometres south of Sydney. It is considered to be the southernmost town in the Illawarra region. Nearby towns are Gerringong, Kiama and Berry.
Gerroa New South Wales | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 34°46.194′S 150°48.788′E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 673 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 2534 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Municipality of Kiama | ||||||||||||||
County | Camden | ||||||||||||||
Parish | Broughton | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Kiama | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Gilmore | ||||||||||||||
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Situated at the northern end of Seven Mile Beach and the head of Crooked River, the original village was once a retreat for various religious orders. Today it is a popular holiday town, and residence for retirees. Many houses have impressive views of the beach and Mount Coolangatta. At the 2016 census, the population was 673,[1] although the population swells, particularly at Easter and the Christmas−New Year break. Many holiday makers stay at the caravan park, by the Crooked River.