New South Wales location profile
Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535
Shoalhaven Heads is a relaxed coastal township at the mouth of the Shoalhaven River, tucked between the river and Seven Mile Beach National Park. It appeals to families, retirees and holidaymakers for its beach, river access, golf course and proximity to wineries and hinterland towns like Berry.
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Why families consider Shoalhaven Heads
A quiet seaside community with a mix of long-term residents, tree- and sea-changers, and weekenders. Lifestyle revolves around the surf beach, river, fishing and bushland, with a friendly village feel and larger services a short drive away in Berry, Nowra and Gerringong.
Amenities & services
- Local shopping village (IGA, bakery, bottle shop)
- Cafes and restaurants
- Hotel/pub with bistro
- Medical centre and allied health
- Primary school
- Surf Life Saving Club
- Golf club
- Boat ramp and foreshore facilities
- Berry Library (Shoalhaven Libraries), Berry
- Nowra Library (Shoalhaven Libraries), Nowra
- Gerringong Library (Kiama Libraries), Gerringong
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Berry and Gerringong (NSW TrainLink South Coast Line)
- Local bus services linking to Nowra, Berry and Gerringong (Shoalhaven Buslines)
- Road access via Gerroa Road and Bolong Road to the Princes Highway (A1)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Seven Mile Beach for surfing, swimming and beach walks
- Shoalhaven River for fishing, boating and kayaking
- Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club (18-hole)
- Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life Saving Club
- Coolangatta Estate winery and cellar door nearby
- Walking and birdwatching in Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Seven Mile Beach National Park
- Shoalhaven Heads Foreshore Reserve
- Jerry Bailey Oval and Reserve
- Coolangatta Mountain bushland
- Shoalhaven River estuary wetlands
Education context
A small number of local preschool and family day care options in-town, with additional long day care and preschool services available in Berry, Gerringong and Nowra.
- University of Wollongong – Shoalhaven Campus (West Nowra)
- University of Wollongong – Wollongong Campus (Gwynneville)