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Kiama Downs

NSW 2533 · Kiama

5,087 (2021) → 4,985 est. (2025) · Stable

56
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,087
Population
$1.37M
Median house (2026)
100
Safety score
71
Transport score

Kiama Downs is a stable suburb in Kiama, NSW 2533, about 91km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.37M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 71/100, and is right by the coast. Kiama Downs has an overall score of 56/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

91.5 km
To Sydney CBD
750 m
To coast
$795/wk
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

5,087
Population
43
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,103
vs NSW median+13.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$55,786/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2533 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher39.0%
Born in Australia83.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,619 / 25 / 101

Top countries of birth: England (4.23%), New Zealand (1.47%), Scotland (0.81%), Germany (0.55%), South Africa (0.51%)

Top languages: Macedon (0.41%), Mandarin (0.33%), Italian (0.31%), German (0.28%), Cantonese (0.24%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.37M+18.4%
Median house (2026)
$750K
Median unit (2026)Low volume: 8 sales in 12 months

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$795 / $685 wk
Rental yield (house)3.0%
Days on market (house)59 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling39/100k
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
6
Motor vehicle theft118/100k
4
Domestic assault79/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault20/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 58 (all categories, latest year)1,140 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026

Schools

50

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

27
Within 10km0 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 994 (below the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Minnamurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1068
  • Kiama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1064
  • Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1104
  • Illawarra Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 4.4km
  • Kiama High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1036
  • Shell Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1049
  • Shellharbour Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.2kmICSEA 1099
  • Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1004
  • Jamberoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 1045
  • Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7kmICSEA 1050
  • Shellharbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 999
  • Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 7.6km

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

71
42Bus
CBD commute (est.)238 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMinnamurra (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.3% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
15.3%
Education & Training
13.5%
Construction
12.1%
Public Administration & Safety
9.7%
Retail Trade
7.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

25.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
1,250mm
Rainfall/yr
6.8h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
10 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1411 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
11 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
177 in suburbSports fields
0Vets

In this suburb

3Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (81/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachJones beach (760 m)
Nearest hospitalShellharbour Hospital (9.1 km)
Nearest vet3.5 km
Nearest airportSydney (82.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

15

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
17
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

28

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

14
Parks
1
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

19

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
6
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

16

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

0
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.20

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate-0.51%
Projected population 20415,251
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Kiama

Bombo$1.86M85transportMinnamurra$1.85M89transportKiama$1.70M86transportJerrara$2.35M35transportKiama Heights$2.28M35transportSaddleback MountainData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Kiama Downs

Is Kiama Downs safe?

Kiama Downs has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,140 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Kiama Downs?

In Kiama Downs, the median house price is $1.37M and the median unit price is $750K. Median weekly house rent is $795.

How far is Kiama Downs from Sydney CBD?

Kiama Downs is about 91.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 238 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Kiama Downs?

Kiama Downs has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Kiama Downs?

Kiama Downs has a transport score of 71/100 and 42 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.