Bombo vs Kiama Downs
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The verdict
Kiama Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.88M in Bombo. Bombo rates higher for liveability (68 vs 42). Bombo has a shorter estimated CBD commute (160 vs 238 min).
Scores
BomboKiama Downs
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 56 |
| Transport | 85 | 71 |
| Education | 61 | 55 |
| Liveability | 68 | 42 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 175 | 5,087 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,594 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.6% | 39.0% |
| Born in Australia | 81.7% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bombo Stable · Kiama Downs Stable
Property
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.88M | $1.37M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $750K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 37 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 39 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 118 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 79 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,286 | 1,140 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Bombo · Kiama Downs
Transport
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 71 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 160 | 238 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 440 m | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 92.7 km | 91.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 660 m | 760 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.6 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bombo | Kiama Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 175 | 5,087 |
| Estimated 2025 | 171 | 4,985 |
| Projected 2041 | 181 | 5,251 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.58% | -0.51% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Bombo or Kiama Downs?
Kiama Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.88M.
Which has better public transport, Bombo or Kiama Downs?
Bombo has the higher transport score (Bombo 85/100 vs Kiama Downs 71/100).
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