If you’ve lived in Jamberoo for a while, you’ll understand unique way of life of this gorgeous South Coast village. It’s so much more than just a post code.

It’s weekend netball and rugby league at Kevin Walsh Oval, and cheering your friends on in their Superoos RLFC game. It’s Saturday mornings at the Kiama Farmers’ Market, grabbing coffee before heading to Minnamurra Falls or Bombo Beach for a day out with the fam. It’s the sound of the kids during recess at Jamberoo Public School, the chatter among locals at the CWA Hall, and the pride of seeing friendly faces at the Jamberoo Village Markets.

So when change comes knocking, it’s natural to wonder: what will this mean for the village we love?

What happens when Jamberoo village grows the right way

When Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Golden Valley developments are complete, the town will welcome around 150 new families – 50 in Stage 1 and an estimated 100 in Stage 2.

On average, each household is expected to spend about $8,000 per year on local goods and services. That’s roughly $1.2 million in additional annual spending flowing into Jamberoo’s economy – supporting our village every single year. It’s work for local builders, fencers, electricians, and landscapers. It’s more customers for The Jamberoo Pub and local cafés. It’s kids joining the Superoos and the Jamberoo Golf Club, new parents volunteering at the local school, and families spending Saturdays at the markets or on the sidelines.

And that’s before you even count the initial construction boost. As new homes take shape, local designers, builders, and suppliers will all benefit. It’s more work for local trades, more lunch orders at the café, and more opportunity for small businesses to grow alongside the community.

This isn’t just economic theory. It’s real, measurable support for Jamberoo’s families, sports clubs, events, and local initiatives.

Infrastructure that benefits everyone

One of the biggest wins from Golden Valley is the planned sewage infrastructure upgrade – a long-awaited improvement that will benefit existing residents as much as new ones.

For many locals, this means finally having the ability to extend, renovate, or rebuild on properties that have been held back by outdated systems. It’s an investment that gives back to the whole village, not just the new development.

And with the next generation in mind, Stage 2 includes a proposal for a new, flood-free site for the Jamberoo Community Preschool, with the land to be donated by the developers. This will secure the future of a much-loved community space and help the preschool access funding for modern, safe facilities.

A thoughtful approach to growth

The Fountaindale Group has been part of the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands landscape for decades. They’ve built a reputation for doing things the right and thoughtful way – working with local councils, respecting heritage, and focusing on quality over quantity.

That’s why Golden Valley isn’t a large-scale subdivision built at speed. It’s a carefully planned, community-minded addition designed to complement the Jamberoo way of life.

From the road names that honour Jamberoo’s dairy farming history, to new walking paths planned along Colyers Creek and curated community gardens, every detail has been approached with a sense of respect for both the land and the people who call it home.

“We’re local too,” says Jennifer Macquarie from the Fountaindale Group.

“We understand how much Jamberoo’s character matters. It’s what makes this place special. Our goal is to help it grow in a way that feels natural. Every family that moves into Golden Valley will add something to the community, like more hands for the school canteen, more players on the sports fields, more supporters for local events.”

A ripple effect beyond Jamberoo

More residents mean more support for local schools, for businesses in surrounding towns like Kiama and Gerringong, for weekend tourism, and for fabulous regional events like Kiama Show, and Kiss Arts Festival.

When people choose to build their lives here, they’re choosing to invest in the South Coast, in local produce, in creative industries, in sustainable living, and in the small businesses that make this area thrive.

Keeping Jamberoo’s future in familiar hands

Across Australia, regional towns are under pressure to grow. But when that change is shaped by people who truly understand the character of a place – people with history in its soil and stories in its streets – the outcome can be something special.

With Golden Valley being developed by the Fredericks family from Fountaindale Group, a fifth-generation dairy farming family who grew up in Jamberoo and worked this land for decades, the deep connection gives them an appreciation of what makes the village unique. Plus, a determination to see it thrive without losing its heart.

Their vision for Golden Valley is based on thoughtful, steady growth that supports local life and keeps the essence of the village intact.

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