| Jamberoo New South Wales | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Jamberoo Hotel, pictured in 2012 | |
  Jamberoo | |
| Coordinates | 34°39′S 150°47′E / 34.650°S 150.783°E |
| Population | 1,910 (2021 census)[1] |
| Established | 1833 – as Woodstock |
| Postcode(s) | 2533 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Municipality of Kiama |
| County | Camden |
| Parish | Kiama |
| State electorate(s) | Kiama |
| Federal division(s) | Gilmore |
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.[1] The town's name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'track'.[2]
It is well known for the Jamberoo Action Park, Jamberoo Hotel, a pub, and the local dairy-farming community. The Australian Illawarra Shorthorn cattle breed originated in the area. Jamberoo is the birthplace of politician Joseph Cullen.[3]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Jamberoo". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Jamberoo". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 October 2009.
- ^ "Jamberoo". Visit NSW. Retrieved 7 April 2013.
