Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bombo vs Kiama Heights.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Kiama Heights edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kiama Heights (1068) sits above Bombo (1039). Kiama Heights skews owner-occupied (86%), Bombo runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Kiama Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1039).

Common questionsBombo vs Kiama Heights

Common questions

Does Bombo or Kiama Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kiama Heights scores 1068 vs 1039 in Bombo. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Bombo
Metric
Kiama Heights

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$610/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$540/wk
69.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
10
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
60
175
Population
878
40
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
6
1039
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).