Jerrara vs Kiama
The verdict
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $2.35M in Jerrara. 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
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 75 |
| Transport | 35 | 86 |
| Education | 85 | 69 |
| Liveability | 33 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 132 | 7,904 |
| Median age | 41 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,899 | $1,572 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 69.7% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 89.4% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Jerrara Stable · Kiama Moderate Growth
Property
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.35M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 94 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 758 | 202 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 758 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,030 | 4,428 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,068 |
Transport
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 164 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 41 |
| Parks | 0 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.4 km | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 96.3 km | 95.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.4 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.4 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Jerrara | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 132 | 7,904 |
| Estimated 2025 | 132 | 8,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 136 | 9,458 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Jerrara or Kiama?
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.56M versus $2.35M.
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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