| Jerrara Wollongong, New South Wales | |
|---|---|
  Jerrara | |
| Coordinates | 34°40′10″S150°49′24″E / 34.66944°S 150.82333°E |
| Population | 132 (2021 census) [1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2533 |
| LGA(s) | Municipality of Kiama |
| State electorate(s) | Kiama |
| Federal division(s) | Gilmore |
Jerrara is a locality in the Municipality of Kiama, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia.
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The Parish of Marulan is a parish of Argyle County located with the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area, which includes the towns of Marulan and Marulan South. The parish is bounded by Barbers Creek to the east, a small part of the Shoalhaven River to the south-east, and Jerrara Creek to the south. The Hume Highway and the Southern Highlands railway line run through the parish. Jerrara Road and Marulan South Road are other main roads in the area.
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