Bombo vs Kiama Heights
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).
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Bombo and Kiama Heights side by side
| Measure | Bombo | Kiama Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,530,000 |
| Median unit | – | $354,960 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -7.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1068 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 60 |
| Population | 175 | 878 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1126 mm | 1278 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.6°C | 25.4°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
- Kiama Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (1068 vs 1039).
Bombo 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.
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