Kiama Heights, NSW 2533
Kiama Municipal CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2533
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Median house price
$1,530,000
-7.3% over the past year.
Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Kiama Heights at a glance
- Median unit
- $354,960
- Weekly rent
- $830
- Houses · units $650
- Population
- 878
- Median age 47
Prices: Median of 16 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2533), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kiama Heights
Houses change hands at $1,530,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (16 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $354,960, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-7.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -7.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $306,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2533)
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What to know about Kiama Heights
Kiama Heights (2533) sits in the Kiama region of NSW. The median house here is $1,530,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -7.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Kiama Heights has roughly 878 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.
What it’s like to live here
Kiama Heights 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,278 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Kiama Heights's population at 878, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 84%
- Lone person
- 16%
- Owner occupied
- 86%
- Renter occupied
- 13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.82% (median rent $830/wk against a $1,530,000 price tag). Units yield 9.52% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.82%
- On the $1,530,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 9.52%
- On the $354,960 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -7.3%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
14 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,278 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 25.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Kiama Heights
- What is the median house price in Kiama Heights?
- The median house price in Kiama Heights, NSW 2533 is $1,530,000 (median of 16 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $354,960. Annual growth is -7.3%.
- How much is my house worth in Kiama Heights?
- A useful starting point is the Kiama Heights median house price of $1,530,000 (units $354,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kiama Heights a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kiama Heights is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $830 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2533), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,530,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 7.3% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kiama Heights is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kiama Heights postcode?
- Kiama Heights is in the 2533 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Kiama Heights?
- Kiama Heights is a suburb in the Kiama Municipal Council area, NSW 2533.
- What is the average rent in Kiama Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $830, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Kiama Heights?
- There are 6 schools serving Kiama Heights on this page, including Kiama High School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Kiama Public School.
- How walkable is Kiama Heights?
- Kiama Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Kiama Heights?
- Kiama Heights is close to Jerrara, Kiama, Rose Valley, Werri Beach, Saddleback Mountain.
- What is the population of Kiama Heights?
- The population of Kiama Heights is approximately 878 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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