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Rose Valley (Kiama) vs Werri Beach

The verdict

Werri Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.94M versus $4.70M in Rose Valley (Kiama). Werri Beach rates higher for liveability (49 vs 24). Werri Beach is closer to the coast (170 m vs 3.0 km).

Scores

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Overall4155
Transport3546
Education6873
Liveability2449

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Population87510
Median age4347
Median household income (wk)$2,150$1,941
Bachelor degree or higher41.8%46.3%
Born in Australia89.7%82.0%
Avg household size2.92.5

Growth: Rose Valley (Kiama) Stable · Werri Beach Stable

Property

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Median house price$4.70M$2.94M
Median unit priceData not available$780K
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$850$850
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2542

Median price history

Safety

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Residential safety score95
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available196
Motor vehicle theft /100kData not available0
Domestic assault /100kData not available0
Total incidents /100k (all)Data not available980

Total incidents over time

Schools

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Rose Valley (Kiama) · Werri Beach

Transport

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Transport score3546
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)3.1 km2.0 km

Liveability

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Summer max temp26.5°C26.5°C
Winter max temp17.0°C17.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks04
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)3.0 km170 m
Distance to CBD (km)100.8 km101.6 km
Nearest beach (km)3.0 km320 m
Nearest hospital (km)17.9 km19.4 km

Population & growth

Rose Valley (Kiama)Werri Beach
Population (2021)87510
Estimated 202587511
Projected 204190526
Annual growth rate0.00%0.05%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Rose Valley (Kiama) or Werri Beach?

Werri Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.94M versus $4.70M.

Which has better public transport, Rose Valley (Kiama) or Werri Beach?

Werri Beach has the higher transport score (Rose Valley (Kiama) 35/100 vs Werri Beach 46/100).

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Data sources

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