Gerringong vs Rose Valley (Kiama)
The verdict
Gerringong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $4.70M in Rose Valley (Kiama). Gerringong rates higher for transport (83 vs 35). Gerringong is closer to the coast (770 m vs 3.0 km).
Scores
GerringongRose Valley (Kiama)
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 41 |
| Transport | 83 | 35 |
| Education | 69 | 68 |
| Liveability | 49 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,165 | 87 |
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,899 | $2,150 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 41.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.2% | 89.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.9 |
Growth: Gerringong Stable · Rose Valley (Kiama) Stable
Property
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $4.70M |
| Median unit price | $925K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -8.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 48 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,561 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,078 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gerringong · Rose Valley (Kiama)
Transport
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 35 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 940 m | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 770 m | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 102.5 km | 100.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 900 m | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 20.1 km | 17.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gerringong | Rose Valley (Kiama) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,165 | 87 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,171 | 87 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,296 | 90 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.04% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Gerringong or Rose Valley (Kiama)?
Gerringong is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $4.70M.
Which has better public transport, Gerringong or Rose Valley (Kiama)?
Gerringong has the higher transport score (Gerringong 83/100 vs Rose Valley (Kiama) 35/100).
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