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Jamberoo suburb profile

Jamberoo is a small rural village in the Illawarra hinterland, set in a green valley of dairy farms and paddocks a short drive inland from the South Coast. The compact village centre sits beside Jamberoo Creek and has a small collection of shops, a pub and a few cafes that cater to locals and visitors. Housing includes weatherboard cottages, family homes and properties on larger rural lots, so the suburb attracts people after a quieter, country lifestyle while keeping coastal towns and visitor attractions within easy reach. Jamberoo is also known for Jamberoo Action Park and its rolling countryside and creekside reserves.

Jamberoo property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Jamberoo sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values rose a modest 4.4% over the last 12 months.

There were 6 houses sold over the last 3 months. Houses sold in a median of 92 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Jamberoo recorded an average house rent of $850 over the last 12 months; unit rent data is not available.

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Jamberoo demographics

Jamberoo is a community of 1,910 people with a median age of 50 and a median total household income of $2,131 a week, roughly $110,800 a year.

Families are dominated by couples. Couple families with and without children together account for about 90.9% of families, with couple families without children the largest single group at 47.3% and couple families with children 43.6%. One-parent families make up 6.7% of families and other families 2.3%.

In Jamberoo, homes are predominantly owner-occupied: 55.2% are owned outright and 34.0% are owned with a mortgage, totalling about 89.2% owner-occupied, while renters make up 10.8% of dwellings.

Suburbs near Jamberoo

Some popular suburbs near Jamberoo include:

  • Kiama Downs: Coastal suburb with beachside reserves and river parkland.
  • Minnamurra: Small coastal village beside the Minnamurra River and estuary.
  • Dunmore: Largely rural locality with acreage properties and farming land.
  • Kiama: Coastal town known for its blowhole and harbour.
  • Kiama Heights: Semi-rural, elevated area with rolling hills and coastal outlooks.

How does Jamberoo compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Jamberoo’s median house price is 25.5% higher than Kiama Downs’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Jamberoo have grown 10.3% higher than in Kiama Downs.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Kiama Downs are selling 77.2% faster than in Jamberoo.

Choose the right real estate agents in Jamberoo

Choosing the right real estate agent in Jamberoo can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 16 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 59.3% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 1.63% to 2.63%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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