Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kiama Downs vs Jerrara.

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

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

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

Jerrara edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1004).

Common questionsKiama Downs vs Jerrara

Common questions

Does Kiama Downs or Jerrara 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.

The numbers behind the take

Kiama Downs
Metric
Jerrara

Price & Market

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

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$490/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$435/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
80.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
10
5,087
Population
132
43
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
9
1004
Avg ICSEA
1070

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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