Shoalhaven Heads is a town in Shoalhaven, New South Wales, Australia. At the 2016 census, Shoalhaven Heads had a population of 3,059 people.[1] It has a fine surfing beach, access to the Shoalhaven River and is surrounded by wineries.

Shoalhaven Heads New South Wales
Shoalhaven River
Shoalhaven Heads
Coordinates	34°51′S 150°45′E
Population	3,059 (2016 census)[1]
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

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. Shoalhaven Heads also has great modern and suburban houses for families, old couples and young couples.

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%.[1]

Attractions

The town has a primary school, rural fire brigade, doctor's surgery and vets. In terms of shopping there are two grocery stores, a post office, a petrol station (which doubles as a video store and grocery shop), a newsagent, two hairdressers, a cafe, a butcher, a bakery, a pharmacy, a pizza shop, a burger shop, a Chinese takeaway, a pump track, a skate park, and an outdoor public swimming pool. It has one large pub overlooking the river, a sizeable bowls and recreation club which has its own bistro and a golf club adjacent to Seven Mile Beach.

It has several very popular caravan parks (Mountain View Village, Holiday Haven, Coastal Palms Holiday Park and Tall Timbers) offering both static and mobile pitches. It has an outdoor swimming pool, skate ramp and sports field, along with several boat ramps, numerous play-areas and many excellent barbecue/picnic areas.

Nearby there is the historic Coolangatta Estate which was once the home of the pioneer Alexander Berry. Today Coolangatta Estate is a major tourist attraction. It offers accommodation, a golf course, wine tasting rooms, a restaurant and function rooms.[2]

References

External links

• Shoalhaven City Council
• Shoalhaven Heads website
• Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life-Saving Club
• Shoalhaven Heads Bowls & Recreation Club
• St Peter's Anglican Church, Shoalhaven Heads
• VISITNSW.com - Shoalhaven

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