14-615: Bomaderry is a suburb in the City of Shoalhaven local government area in New South Wales , Australia . At the 2021 census , it had a population of 8,718 people. It is on the north shore of the Shoalhaven River , across the river from Nowra , the major town of the City of Shoalhaven, of which Bomaderry is locally regarded as being a suburb of the city. Bomaderry township was opened in 1882. It
28-432: A city, is a dispersed region spread over 125 kilometres (78 mi) of coastline, with the vast majority of its population located in the north-east around Nowra , Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet . It includes the following towns, suburbs and localities: Localities with no population in 2016 included: Shoalhaven City Council is composed of thirteen councillors , including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term. The mayor
42-634: A city. The Shire was converted and constituted on 1 August 1979 simultaneously as a municipality and city. Modern-day groupings of the Illawarra and South Coast Aboriginal peoples are based on information compiled by white anthropologists from the late 1870s. Two divisions were initially presented (refer Ridley, 1878), using geographical location and language, though these criteria are now expanded into five divisions and given Aboriginal names, as follows (after C.Sefton, 1983): The Jerrinja people record their traditional lands as stretching from Crooked River in
56-618: Is directly elected while the twelve other councillors are elected proportionally as three separate wards , each electing four councillors. The Shoalhaven can be reached from Sydney by car via the Princes Highway and by rail via the South Coast railway line which terminates just north of Nowra at Bomaderry . The Shoalhaven is adjacent to the Jervis Bay Territory . The area is approximately 160 kilometres (99 mi) long along
70-461: Is the main primary school in the area with over 400 students. According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 6,661 people in Bomaderry. City of Shoalhaven The City of Shoalhaven is a local government area in the South Coast region of New South Wales , Australia. The area is about 200 kilometres (120 mi) south of Sydney. The Princes Highway passes through the area, and
84-629: The EscapeArtfest festival and Blessing of the Fleet in the Ulladulla area. Tourists to Shoalhaven can enjoy a wealth of cultural and nature-based activities and experiences, including whale-watching, kayaking, visiting beaches and tastings at wineries. Some of the most famous establishments for visitors in Shoalhaven are Rick Stein at Bannisters, Cupitt's Estate and Coolangatta Estate. Heritage listings for
98-484: The NSW TrainLink network. Bomaderry has public bus services both within the suburb and to neighbouring areas. These were significantly expanded in 2020, with 45 new routes announced. Bomaderry High School is one of the major high schools in the Shoalhaven, holding places in state debating, public speaking, sporting and dance eisteddfod. Nowra Anglican College is a K–12 school located in Bomaderry. Bomaderry Public School
112-549: The South Coast railway line traverses the northern section, terminating at Bomaderry . At the 2021 census , the population was 108,531. The City was established on 1 July 1948 as the Shoalhaven Shire, following the amalgamation of the Municipalities of Nowra , Berry, Broughton's Vale , Ulladulla , South Shoalhaven, and the shires of Cambewarra and Clyde . The Governor of NSW on 13 July 1979 proclaimed Shoalhaven as
126-453: The City of Shoalhaven include: Seven Mile Beach, New South Wales Seven Mile Beach is a long beach with strong historical reference just south of Gerringong in the Shoalhaven area of New South Wales , Australia . In 1933 Seven Mile Beach was used by Sir Charles Kingsford Smith as the runway for the first commercial flight between Australia and New Zealand. The area contains
140-528: The coastline, including 109 beaches, which allegedly possesses the whitest sand in the world, as well as pristine natural Australian bushland. The Shoalhaven area is home to numerous species of native Australian flora and fauna. The area is well known for its strong commitment to the arts and music, featuring the See Change and See Celebrations festivals in the Jervis Bay and St Georges Basin areas, as well as
154-489: The north to Clyde River in the south, from the mountains to the sea at Roseby Park . George Bass explored the area in 1797, following Seven Mile Beach . He crossed the shoals at the entrance to the river, calling it "Shoals Haven" due to the shallowness of the river mouth. This river is now known as the Crookhaven, but the name was adopted for the Shoalhaven area and the Shoalhaven River . Shoalhaven, although designated
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#1732851004541168-522: Was built in 1895 by the architect Howard Joseland for Jane Morton, the widow of Henry Gordon Morton, the manager of the Shoalhaven Estate. A photo shortly after its construction is shown. The road over the bridge in the photo is now the Princes Highway where it crosses Bomaderry Creek. After the town opened in 1892 several factories moved into the area. Messrs Denham Bros. built a bacon and ham factory in about 1900. A milk condensery opened in 1901 which
182-533: Was originally located near the railway station but later moved to the bank of the Shoalhaven River close to Bolong Road. In 1912, the Nowra Co-op Dairy Company established a milk Depot at Bomaderry and this was a major boost to the local economy for many years. Bomaderry has 2 heritage-listed sites, including: Its railway station is the terminus of the South Coast railway line , which is part of
196-406: Was previously part of the Shoalhaven Estate owned by David Berry whose brother Alexander Berry had built a road to the area in 1858. When David died in 1889 the estate was sold in portions. The subdivision plans for Bomaderry are shown. In 1893 the railway was extended to Bomaderry and the town began to grow from this time. One of the first houses in Bomaderry was Lynburn which still exists today. It
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