Kiama vs Minnamurra
The verdict
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.75M in Minnamurra. Kiama rates higher for liveability (70 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Minnamurra rates higher (96 vs 84/100 in Kiama).
Scores
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 59 |
| Transport | 86 | 88 |
| 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 | $1.50M | $1.75M |
| Median unit price | $1.06M | $1.36M |
| House price YoY | 9.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 66 |
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) | 5,440 | 4,478 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,066 | 1,063 |
See the full school list on each profile: Kiama · Minnamurra
Transport
| Kiama | Minnamurra | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 88 |
| Train stations | 2 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 20 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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?
Kiama is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.50M versus $1.75M.
Which has better schools, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Kiama has a higher average school ICSEA (Kiama 1066 vs Minnamurra 1063; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Minnamurra has the higher transport score (Kiama 86/100 vs Minnamurra 88/100).
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