Willow Vale, New South Wales (Kiama)

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Willow Vale
New South Wales
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Willow Vale
Coordinates 34°44′S150°48′E / 34.733°S 150.800°E / -34.733; 150.800
Population73 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 2534
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
Location
  • 12 km (7 mi) from Kiama
  • 32 km (20 mi) from Nowra
  • 135 km (84 mi) from Sydney
LGA(s) Municipality of Kiama
State electorate(s) Kiama
Federal division(s) Gilmore
Localities around Willow Vale:
Foxground Rose Valley Rose Valley
Broughton Village Willow Vale Gerringong
Broughton Village Toolijooa Gerringong

Willow Vale is a small town in New South Wales, Australia, in the Municipality of Kiama. It is made up of residences, dairy farms, and more recently the Crooked River Winery.

It is adjacent to the town of Gerringong, New South Wales on the South Coast and can be accessed from the Princes Highway.

Its highest point is higher than 100 m above sea level.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Willow Vale (Kiama - NSW)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 July 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg