Kiama Downs vs Kiama
The verdict
Kiama Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.56M in Kiama. Kiama rates higher for liveability (70 vs 42). Kiama has a shorter estimated CBD commute (164 vs 238 min). On the separate residential safety score, Kiama Downs rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Kiama).
Scores
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 75 |
| Transport | 71 | 86 |
| Education | 55 | 69 |
| Liveability | 42 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,087 | 7,904 |
| Median age | 43 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,103 | $1,572 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 83.7% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kiama Downs Stable · Kiama Moderate Growth
Property
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.37M | $1.56M |
| Median unit price | $750K | $1.09M |
| House price YoY | 18.4% | 13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 39 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 202 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 79 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,140 | 4,428 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kiama Downs · Kiama
Transport
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 71 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 42 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 238 | 164 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Kiama Downs | 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 | 11 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 750 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.5 km | 95.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 760 m | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.1 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kiama Downs | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,087 | 7,904 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,985 | 8,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,251 | 9,458 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.51% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kiama Downs or Kiama?
Kiama Downs has the higher residential safety score (Kiama Downs 100/100 vs Kiama 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Kiama Downs or Kiama?
Kiama Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.37M versus $1.56M.
Which has better public transport, Kiama Downs or Kiama?
Kiama has the higher transport score (Kiama Downs 71/100 vs Kiama 86/100).
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