Werri Beach Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Werri Beach is a locality approximately 102 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Werri Beach is 2534, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Werri Beach has a population of 510 (255 males, 252 females). The median age is 47 years.
The median weekly household income in Werri Beach is $1,941, with a median personal income of $873 per week.
The median weekly rent is $480 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,513.
In terms of birthplace, 96% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (5), Germany (4), and Ireland (4).
90.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Werri Beach shows 235 people employed (105 full-time, 105 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
The most common occupations are professionals (66), managers (32), and clerical & admin (19).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Werri Beach has an IRSAD score of 1074 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Werri Beach covers an area of 0.5 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1011 persons per km².
Statistically, Werri Beach sits within the Kiama - Shellharbour area, part of the broader Illawarra region. It falls under the Shoalhaven local government area.
The federal electorate for Werri Beach is Gilmore (Rural).
Werri Beach Details
| Postcode | 2534 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 510 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,941/week |
| Median Personal Income | $873/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $480 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,513 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1011/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 182 |
| Completed Year 12 | 48.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 88.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 16 (3.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -34.7328 |
| Longitude | 150.8340 |
| Distance from Sydney | 102 km |
| Region (SA4) | Illawarra |
| Area (SA3) | Kiama - Shellharbour |
| Local Government | Shoalhaven |
| Federal Electorate | Gilmore |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 74 (14.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (14.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 105 (20.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 130 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 130 (25.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 25 (4.9%) |
| Mental Health | 24 (4.7%) |
| Asthma | 20 (3.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 17 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 12 (2.4%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (1.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (1.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 46 (26.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 84 (47.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 43 (24.4%) |