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Jamberoo, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Jamberoo is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,595. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,595 Population 21/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
37.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$28,324 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,324 median income, 1.7% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.1 / 5.0
$280,600 home value, $1,403/mo rent

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About Jamberoo

Jamberoo

Jamberoo is a village on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the Municipality of Kiama. It is approximately 11.3 km inland from Kiama. At the 2021 census, Jamberoo had a population of 1,910. The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'track'.

People

Population1,595
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density21/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$28,324
Per Capita$28,324
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

F
Home Value$280,600
Rent$1,403
Ownership89.2%
Housing Units638

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population1,595
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates-34.6475°, 150.7746°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation37.5 inches (953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$28,324
Median Age50.0 years

About Jamberoo

Jamberoo is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,595. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Jamberoo has a population of 1,595 with a density of 21 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,595
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
77.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Jamberoo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Jamberoo is $28,324, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,324 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $545, 62% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 152 business establishments.

Income: Jamberoo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$28,324
62% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$28,324
Avg Weekly Wage$545

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)152

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Jamberoo is $280,600, 0% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,403 (21% above the national average of $1,163). 89.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 638 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$280,600
0% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,403
21% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.2%
Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units638

Property Tax

Climate in Jamberoo

Jamberoo has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 900 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 17.2° / 26.9° 70.1
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 17.1° / 26.4° 136.7
Mar 20.4°C / 69°F 15.6° / 25.3° 107.4
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12.2° / 23.3° 65.3
May 14.8°C / 59°F 8.9° / 20.7° 57.3
Jun 12.8°C / 55°F 7.4° / 18.1° 77.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6.2° / 17.8° 56.0
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.8° 66.5
Sep 15°C / 59°F 8.7° / 21.3° 44.0
Oct 17°C / 63°F 10.9° / 23.2° 74.5
Nov 18.8°C / 66°F 13.4° / 24.2° 77.5
Dec 20.6°C / 69°F 15.4° / 25.7° 66.9
Jamberoo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.9°F
16% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area77.4 sq mi (200.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates-34.6475°N, 150.7746°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"
1% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 39 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 53 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 73 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 93 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 147 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 47 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 105 km
Apr 11, 2007 3 km SE of Stanwell Park, Australia M3.1 49 km
Jun 18, 2006 8 km W of Oakdale, Australia M3.0 72 km
Nov 24, 1991 18 km WSW of Crookwell, Australia M2.9 138 km
Aug 18, 2007 11 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M2.6 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in Driest
August 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Jamberoo has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 53°F in June to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Jamberoo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jamberoo Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Jamberoo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
i98FM - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Jamberoo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berry Museum
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Breakwater Battery Military Museum
Gerringong Heritage Museum
Historical Aircraft Restoration Society
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Historical Society Inc & Illawarra Museum
Illawarra Light Railway Museum
Meroogal
Nowra Museum
Science Space
Science Space
Shellharbour City Museum
The Old Court House
The Old Court House
The Pilots Cottage Museum
Tongarra Museum

Libraries in Jamberoo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albion Park library0.0
Dapto District Library0.0
Gerringong Library0.0
Kiama Library0.0
Nowra Library0.0
Oak Flats Library0.0
Shellharbour Branch Library0.0
Shellharbour City Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
Unanderra Library0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
University of Wollongong Library (16)0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong District Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Warrawong Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0
Wollongong City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Jamberoo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kiama Farmers Market

Cafes in Jamberoo

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

King’s Patisserie & Cafe
The Valley Cafe

Theme Parks in Jamberoo

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jamberoo Action Park

Golf Courses in Jamberoo

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jamberoo Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Jamberoo

TeamLeagueDivision
WIN Entertainment Centre
WIN Stadium

Airports Near Jamberoo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sydney Kingsford Smith International AirportSYDLarge Airport
Camden AirportCDUMedium Airport
Naval Air Station Nowra - HMAS AlbatrossNOAMedium Airport
Shellharbour AirportWOLMedium Airport
Sydney Bankstown AirportBWUMedium Airport
Aberfoyle Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowral Private Airfield-Small Airport
Bullio Airport-Small Airport
Cambewarra Airstrip-Small Airport
Holsworthy (Military) Airport-Small Airport
Jaspers Brush Airfield-Small Airport
Jervis Bay Airport-Small Airport
Mittagong Airport-Small Airport
Robertson Airstrip-Small Airport
Tadji Park Airstrip-Small Airport
The Oaks Airport-Small Airport
Tucker Creek Airstrip-Small Airport
Wedderburn Aerodrome-Small Airport
Wilton Airport-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Jamberoo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Jamberoo Post Office

Treatment Centers in Jamberoo

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Illawarra Radiology Group
Wollongong Campus Medical Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jamberoo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jamberoo Anglican Church
Jamberoo Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jamberoo

What is the population of Jamberoo?

Jamberoo has a population of 1,595 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 77.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Jamberoo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $28,324, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $280,600 (0% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,403 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Jamberoo?

Jamberoo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches.

How is the job market in Jamberoo?

The job market in Jamberoo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $545. There are 152 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Jamberoo?

The median home value in Jamberoo is $280,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,403. The homeownership rate is 89.2%.

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