Minnamurra
NSW 2533 · Kiama
804 (2021) → 788 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Kiama local government area (est. 23,219 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Minnamurra is a stable suburb in Kiama, NSW 2533, about 90km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.54M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 89/100, and is right by the coast. Minnamurra has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 96/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2533 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.73%), New Zealand (1.24%), USA (1.24%), Netherlands (1%), Scotland (0.5%)
Top languages: French (0.75%), Italian (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Minnamurra Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1068
Nearby (within 10km)
- Illawarra Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2.5km
- Shell Cove Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1049
- Shellharbour Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1099
- Flinders Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.5kmICSEA 1004
- Stella Maris Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1050
- Shellharbour Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 999
- Kiama Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 1064
- Amity College Illawarra CampusCombined · Independent · 5.6km
- Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.9kmICSEA 1104
- Nazareth Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.1kmICSEA 1052
- Warilla High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 968
- Kiama High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1036
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Minnamurra
Is Minnamurra safe?
Minnamurra has a residential safety score of 96/100, 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 2,736 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Minnamurra?
In Minnamurra, the median house price is $1.54M and the median unit price is $715K. Median weekly house rent is $795.
How far is Minnamurra from Sydney CBD?
Minnamurra is about 89.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 155 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Minnamurra?
Minnamurra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1068 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Minnamurra?
Minnamurra has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 16 bus stops.