Bombo vs Kiama
Kiama scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kiama (1070) sits above Bombo (1039).
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Bombo and Kiama side by side
| Measure | Bombo | Kiama |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,500,000 |
| Median unit | – | $862,500 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -2.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $830/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1070 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 175 | 7,904 |
| Median age | 40 | 52 |
| 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
- Kiama edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1039). Bombo also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bombo vs Kiama: common questions
Does Bombo or Kiama have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kiama scores 1070 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.
Which is more walkable, Bombo or Kiama?
Kiama scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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