Bombo vs Kiama Downs
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bombo (1039) sits above Kiama Downs (1004). Kiama Downs skews owner-occupied (85%), Bombo runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Bombo and Kiama Downs side by side
| Measure | Bombo | Kiama Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,280,000 |
| Median unit | – | $354,960 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -5.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 175 | 5,087 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1126 mm | 1126 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Bombo edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1004).
Bombo vs Kiama Downs: common questions
Does Bombo or Kiama Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bombo scores 1039 vs 1004 in Kiama Downs. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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