Kiama Heights
NSW 2533 · Kiama
878 (2021) → 909 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Kiama local government area (est. 23,219 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kiama Heights is a moderate growth suburb in Kiama, NSW 2533, about 98km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 35/100, and is right by the coast. Kiama Heights has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (6.95%), Italy (1.14%), New Zealand (1.14%), Scotland (1.03%), South Africa (1.03%)
Top languages: Macedon (1.37%), Italian (1.03%), French (0.68%), Thai (0.68%), Spanish (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1062 (above 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)
- Kiama High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1033
- Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1102
- Kiama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1063
- Gerringong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1078
- Minnamurra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 1063
- Jamberoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1031
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kiama Heights
Is Kiama Heights safe?
Kiama Heights 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 570 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kiama Heights?
In Kiama Heights, the median house price is $1.54M. Median weekly house rent is $800.
How far is Kiama Heights from Sydney CBD?
Kiama Heights is about 98.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kiama Heights?
Kiama Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kiama Heights?
Kiama Heights has a transport score of 35/100.