Kiama vs Minnamurra
The verdict
Minnamurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.56M in Kiama. Kiama rates higher for liveability (70 vs 31). Minnamurra has a shorter estimated CBD commute (155 vs 164 min). On the separate residential safety score, Minnamurra rates higher (96 vs 84/100 in Kiama).
Scores
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 59 |
| Transport | 86 | 89 |
| Education | 69 | 57 |
| Liveability | 70 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,904 | 804 |
| Median age | 52 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,572 | $1,577 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.3% | 42.6% |
| Born in Australia | 78.0% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Kiama Moderate Growth · Minnamurra Stable
Property
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.56M | $1.54M |
| Median unit price | $1.09M | $715K |
| House price YoY | 13.3% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $795 | $795 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 49 | 90 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 139 | 124 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 202 | 124 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 152 | 249 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,428 | 2,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,068 | 1,068 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kiama · Minnamurra
Transport
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 89 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 164 | 155 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 990 m | 390 m |
Liveability
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 41 | 1 |
| Parks | 19 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.0 km | 600 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 95.1 km | 89.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.0 km | 580 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.8 km | 7.1 km |
Population & growth
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,904 | 804 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,185 | 788 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,458 | 830 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.88% | -0.50% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Minnamurra has the higher residential safety score (Kiama 84/100 vs Minnamurra 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Minnamurra is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.54M versus $1.56M.
Which has better schools, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Kiama and Minnamurra have similar average school ICSEA scores (1068 and 1068).
Which has better public transport, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Minnamurra has the higher transport score (Kiama 86/100 vs Minnamurra 89/100).
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