Kiama Heights vs Kiama
The verdict
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.54M in Kiama Heights. Kiama rates higher for transport (86 vs 35). On the separate residential safety score, Kiama Heights rates higher (100 vs 84/100 in Kiama).
Scores
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 75 |
| Transport | 35 | 86 |
| Education | 70 | 69 |
| Liveability | 31 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 878 | 7,904 |
| Median age | 47 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,758 | $1,572 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.1% | 42.3% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.3 |
Growth: Kiama Heights Moderate Growth · Kiama Moderate Growth
Property
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.54M | $1.50M |
| Median unit price | $995K | $1.06M |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 31 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 114 | 139 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 202 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 570 | 5,440 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,066 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kiama Heights · Kiama
Transport
| Kiama Heights | 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.4 km | 990 m |
Liveability
| Kiama Heights | 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 | 2 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 750 m | 1.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 98.0 km | 95.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 1.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.8 km | 12.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kiama Heights | Kiama | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 878 | 7,904 |
| Estimated 2025 | 909 | 8,185 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,051 | 9,458 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kiama Heights or Kiama?
Kiama Heights has the higher residential safety score (Kiama Heights 100/100 vs Kiama 84/100).
Which is more affordable, Kiama Heights or Kiama?
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.54M.
Which has better public transport, Kiama Heights or Kiama?
Kiama has the higher transport score (Kiama Heights 35/100 vs Kiama 86/100).
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