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Tomerong NSW 2540

Tomerong is a quiet, semi‑rural village on the NSW South Coast, surrounded by bushland yet minutes from Jervis Bay’s beaches. It appeals to families and sea‑changers seeking space, community spirit and easy access to coastal recreation.

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Why families consider Tomerong

Semi-rural lifestyle on larger blocks with a mix of families, trades, and commuters to Nowra and Jervis Bay tourism. Community-focused with a village hall, local school, and a peaceful bush setting close to beaches.

Amenities & services

  • Vincentia Marketplace (supermarket and specialty stores) – Vincentia
  • Stockland Nowra Shopping Centre – Nowra
  • Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital – Nowra
  • GP and medical centres – Huskisson and Vincentia
  • Cafes, restaurants and pubs – Huskisson/Vincentia
  • Tomerong Public School
  • Bay & Basin Leisure Centre – Vincentia/Sanctuary Point
  • Nowra Library – 10 Berry St, Nowra
  • Sanctuary Point Library – 34 Paradise Beach Rd, Sanctuary Point
  • Jervis Bay/Vincentia Library (at Vincentia High School) – The Wool Rd, Vincentia

Transport & connectivity

  • Nearest train: Bomaderry (Nowra) Station – South Coast Line
  • Bus services by Nowra Coaches connecting Nowra–Huskisson/Vincentia via Jervis Bay Rd
  • Princes Highway (A1) and Jervis Bay Road for regional road access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Beaches and walking tracks in Jervis Bay National Park and Booderee National Park
  • Moona Moona Creek reserve – Huskisson
  • Bay & Basin Leisure Centre – Vincentia/Sanctuary Point
  • Nowra Aquatic Park – Nowra
  • Tomerong School of Arts hall and village oval
  • Boating, kayaking, diving and fishing around Huskisson/Vincentia
  • Jervis Bay National Park
  • Booderee National Park
  • Currambene State Forest
  • Parma Creek Nature Reserve
  • Jervis Bay Marine Park

Education context

No centres in Tomerong itself; multiple long day care, preschool and OSHC options within 10–15 minutes in Vincentia, Huskisson, St Georges Basin and Nowra, with availability varying seasonally.

  • University of Wollongong – Shoalhaven Campus (George Evans Rd, West Nowra)
  • University of Wollongong – Wollongong Campus (Northfields Ave, Wollongong)