Shoalhaven Heads facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Shoalhaven Heads New South Wales
Shoalhaven River
Shoalhaven Heads Location in New South Wales
Population	3,059 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)	2535
Elevation	10 m (33 ft)
Time zone	AEST (UTC)
• Summer (DST)	AEST (UTC)
Location	149 km (93 mi) S of Sydney 11 km (7 mi) S of Berry 19 km (12 mi) ENE of Nowra
LGA(s)	City of Shoalhaven
County	Camden
Parish	Coolangatta
State electorate(s)	Kiama
Federal Division(s)	Gilmore
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 21 °C 70 °F 17.6 °C 64 °F 1,261.5 mm 49.7 in
Localities around Shoalhaven Heads: Berry Berry Coolangatta Shoalhaven Heads Tasman Sea Coolangatta Comerong Island

Shoalhaven Heads is a town in Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Shoalhaven Heads had a population of 3,059 people. It has a surfing beach, access to the Shoalhaven River and is surrounded by wineries.

Geography

Shoalhaven Heads is a small rural holiday town. The town sits at the foot of Mount Coolangatta and is situated on both Seven Mile Beach and the mouth of the Shoalhaven River. It is served by the main Bolong Road, which runs from Gerroa to the north, to Bomaderry and Nowra to the south.

It is bounded by national park to the north, the Shoalhaven River to the south and farm land to the west. The town comprises family homes, weekenders and retirement homes.

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 3,059 people in Shoalhaven Heads. 78.8% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 5.8%. 91.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 30.8%, Anglican 28.7% and Catholic 19.1%.

Attractions

Shoalhaven Heads is near Coolangatta Estate, which was once the home of the pioneer Alexander Berry.