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Jerrara vs Kiama

The verdict

Jerrara is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $1.50M in Kiama. Jerrara rates higher for education (85 vs 69). Kiama rates higher for transport (86 vs 35). Kiama is closer to the coast (1.0 km vs 3.4 km).

Scores

JerraraKiama
JerraraKiama
Overall4975
Transport3586
Education8569
Liveability3370

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

JerraraKiama
Population1327,904
Median age4152
Median household income (wk)$2,899$1,572
Bachelor degree or higher69.7%42.3%
Born in Australia89.4%78.0%
Avg household size3.42.3

Growth: Jerrara Stable · Kiama Moderate Growth

Property

JerraraKiama
Median house price$547K$1.50M
Median unit priceData not available$1.06M
House price YoYData not available9.7%
Median rent — house (wk)$800$800
Rental yield (house)Data not available2.5%
Days on market (house)Data not available31

Median price history

Safety

JerraraKiama
Residential safety score84
Break & enter dwelling /100k0139
Motor vehicle theft /100k758202
Domestic assault /100k758152
Total incidents /100k (all)3,0305,440

Total incidents over time

Schools

JerraraKiama
Total schools03
Government02
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,066

See the full school list on each profile: Jerrara · Kiama

Transport

JerraraKiama
Transport score3586
Train stations02
Bus stops020
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.5 km990 m

Liveability

JerraraKiama
Summer max temp25.0°C25.0°C
Winter max temp17.5°C17.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,2501,250
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants041
Parks019
PlaygroundsData not available9
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs04
Distance to coast (km)3.4 km1.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)96.3 km95.1 km
Nearest beach (km)3.4 km1.0 km
Nearest hospital (km)13.4 km12.8 km

Population & growth

JerraraKiama
Population (2021)1327,904
Estimated 20251328,185
Projected 20411369,458
Annual growth rate0.00%0.88%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Jerrara or Kiama?

Jerrara is more affordable, with a median house price of $547K versus $1.50M.

Which has better public transport, Jerrara or Kiama?

Kiama has the higher transport score (Jerrara 35/100 vs Kiama 86/100).

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Data sources

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