Jerrara vs Kiama Downs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jerrara (1070) sits above Kiama Downs (1004).

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Jerrara and Kiama Downs side by side

MeasureJerraraKiama 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 occupied80.0%85.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby920
Average ICSEA10701004
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score10100
Population1325,087
Median age4143
Climate
Annual rainfall1393 mm1126 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.6°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
Jerrara edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1004).

Jerrara vs Kiama Downs: common questions

Does Jerrara or Kiama Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jerrara scores 1070 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.