Gerringong zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Gerringong (Kiama, NSW) - 10.88 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
10.88 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Gerringong's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Gerringong at a glance
How Gerringong is zoned
Buying in Gerringong? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 10.88 km², Gerringong is highly constrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. Of what is mapped, 74% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 25 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Environmental Management. The median lot measures about 651 m² across 1,770 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Gerringong
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Gerringong suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1061, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Gerringong's 4,165 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong, the wider ABS statistical area containing Gerringong. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Gerringong itself.
6,716 in 2001 to 8,121 in 2025, up 21%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Gerringong data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Gerringong address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Gerringong planning - frequently asked
Is Gerringong flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Gerringong, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Kiama is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Gerringong bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 74% of Gerringong is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Kiama average of 80%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Gerringong?
The dominant planning zone in Gerringong is Environmental Management, though the suburb also includes Primary Production and Low Density Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Gerringong have heritage-listed places?
Gerringong has 25 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Gerringong?
Across 1,770 surveyed parcels in Gerringong, the median lot size is about 651 m². There are also 14 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Gerringong have a train station?
Yes - Gerringong has 1 train station: Gerringong Station. It is also served by 32 bus stops.
What is the population of Gerringong?
At the 2021 Census Gerringong had 4,165 usual residents, with a median age of 46 and an average household size of 2.6 people. The wider Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong statistical area, which contains Gerringong, went from 6,716 people in 2001 to 8,121 in 2025, up 21%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Gerringong alone.
Is Gerringong an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Gerringong scores 1061 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 9 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Gerringong?
Median household income in Gerringong was $1,899 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,941 for the typical suburb in Kiama. Median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Gerringong property?
A Gerringong planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werri Beach | 0.7 km | Not mapped | 16% |
| Rose Valley | 2.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Willow Vale | 3.2 km | Not mapped | 98% |
| Kiama Heights | 3.7 km | Not mapped | 86% |
| Saddleback Mountain | 4.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Toolijooa | 5.0 km | 0% | 100% |
| Gerroa | 5.2 km | 0% | 86% |
| Foxground | 6.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Broughton Village | 6.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Jerrara | 6.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |