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'''Shoalhaven Heads''' ({{coord|34|50.9|S|150|44.5|E|region:AU-NSW_type:city(2910)}}) is a town in [[Shoalhaven]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. At the 2006 [[Census in Australia|census]], Shoalhaven Heads had a population of 2,910 people.<ref name=Census2006Y />
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{{Infobox Australian place
It has a fine surfing beach, access to the [[Shoalhaven River]] and is surrounded by wineries.
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| name = Shoalhaven Heads
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| lga = City of Shoalhaven
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| caption = [[Shoalhaven River]]
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| county = [[Camden County, New South Wales|Camden]]
| parish = [[Coolangatta Parish, Camden|Coolangatta]]
| postcode = 2535
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| postcode = 2535
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| pop = 2,910 (2006 Census)<ref name=Census2006Y>{{Census 2006 AUS|id=UCL169200|name=Shoalhaven Heads (Urban Centre/Locality) |accessdate=17 November 2009|quick=on}}</ref>
| elevation= 10
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| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2016}}
| maxtemp = 21
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name=Census>{{Census 2016 AUS|id=SSC13540|name=Shoalhaven Heads (state suburb) |accessdate=10 July 2017|quick=on}}</ref>
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Kiama|Kiama]]
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| fedgov = [[Division of Gilmore|Gilmore]]
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| location2 = [[Berry, New South Wales|Berry]]
| dist3 = 19
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| location3 = Nowra
| near-n = [[Berry, New South Wales|Berry]]
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| near-e = [[Tasman Sea]]
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| near-s = [[Comerong Island]]
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'''Shoalhaven Heads''' is a town in [[Shoalhaven]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. At the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Shoalhaven Heads had a population of 3,059 people.<ref name=Census/> It has a surfing beach, access to the [[Shoalhaven River]] and is surrounded by wineries.


==Geography==
==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, New South Wales|Gerroa]] to the north, to [[Bomaderry, New South Wales|Bomaderry]] and [[Nowra, New South Wales|Nowra]] to the south.


Shoalhaven Heads is a small rural holiday town. The town sits at the foot of Mount Collangatta 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, New South Wales|Gerroa]] to the north, to [[Bomaderry, New South Wales|Bomaderry]] and [[Nowra, New South Wales|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.
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.

==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%.<ref name=Census/>


==Attractions==
==Attractions==
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Shoalhaven Heads is near [[Coolangatta Estate]], which was once the home of the pioneer [[Alexander Berry]]. <ref>"Wine: Estate steeped in tradition", Newcastle Herald, 26 March 1913. Online reference https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1390732/wine-estate-steeped-in-tradition/</ref>


==References==
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 hardware store, a butcher, a bakery, a pharmacy, a pizza shop, a burger shop and a Chinese takeway. 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.

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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.<ref>"Wine: Estate steeped in tradition", Newcastle Herald, 26 March 1913. Online reference http://www.theherald.com.au/story/1390732/wine-estate-steeped-in-tradition/</ref>

==Notes and references==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au Shoalhaven City Council]
* [http://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au Shoalhaven City Council]
* [http://www.shoalhavenheads.org.au Shoalhaven Heads Community Forum]
* [http://www.shoalhavenheads.net.au Shoalhaven Heads website]
* [http://www.shoalhavenheads.net.au Shoalhaven Heads website]
* [http://www.headshotel.com.au The Heads Hotel]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070531174747/http://www.shoalhavenheadsslsc.org.au/ Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life-Saving Club]
* [http://www.shoalhavenheadsslsc.org.au Shoalhaven Heads Surf Life-Saving Club]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070531174747/http://www.shoalhavenheadsslsc.org.au/ Shoalhaven Heads Bowls & Recreation Club]
* [http://www.shoalhavenheadsslsc.org.au Shoalhaven Heads Bowls & Recreation Club]
* [http://www.spsh.org.au St Peter's Anglican Church, Shoalhaven Heads]
* [http://www.spsh.org.au St Peter's Anglican Church, Shoalhaven Heads]
*[http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/south-coast/jervis-bay-and-shoalhaven/shoalhaven/ VISITNSW.com - Shoalhaven]

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Latest revision as of 01:26, 26 June 2024

Shoalhaven Heads
New South Wales
Shoalhaven River
Shoalhaven Heads is located in New South Wales
Shoalhaven Heads
Shoalhaven Heads
Coordinates34°51′S 150°45′E / 34.850°S 150.750°E / -34.850; 150.750
Population3,059 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2535
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
Time zoneAEST (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
CountyCamden
ParishCoolangatta
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

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 surfing beach, access to the Shoalhaven River and is surrounded by wineries.

Geography

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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.

Population

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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

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Shoalhaven Heads is near Coolangatta Estate, which was once the home of the pioneer Alexander Berry. [2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Shoalhaven Heads (state suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2017. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Wine: Estate steeped in tradition", Newcastle Herald, 26 March 1913. Online reference https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/1390732/wine-estate-steeped-in-tradition/
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