Kiama Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,087
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kiama Downs.
The postcode for Kiama Downs is 2533 (NSW).
Kiama Downs (2533) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Kiama Downs has roughly 5,087 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kiama Downs scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kiama Downs's population at 5,087, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,087
Median age
43
Family households
83%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
5,087
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
68
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kiama Downs.
Local schools for Kiama Downs
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Government School Catchment
Minnamurra Public School
Kiama Public School
Kiama High School
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Frequently asked
About Kiama Downs.
- What is the Kiama Downs postcode?
- Kiama Downs is in the 2533 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Kiama Downs?
- Kiama Downs is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2533, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kiama Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Kiama Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Kiama Downs on this page, including Minnamurra Public School, Kiama Public School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Kiama Downs?
- Kiama Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kiama Downs?
- Kiama Downs is close to Bombo, Minnamurra, Kiama, Dunmore, Shellharbour.
- What is the population of Kiama Downs?
- The population of Kiama Downs is approximately 5,087 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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