Kiama Heights vs Gerringong
Gerringong (median $1,400,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Kiama Heights ($1,530,000). Over the past year, Gerringong (-6.7%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Kiama Heights (-7.3%) on house-price growth.
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Kiama Heights and Gerringong side by side
| Measure | Kiama Heights | Gerringong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,530,000 | $1,400,000 |
| Median unit | $354,960 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.3% | -6.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $830/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1068 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | 878 | 4,165 |
| Median age | 47 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1278 mm | 1315 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.8°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
Gerringong scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gerringong (1074) sits above Kiama Heights (1068). Kiama Heights skews owner-occupied (86%), Gerringong runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
- For buyers
- Gerringong is the lower entry point at $1,400,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gerringong carries both higher gross yield (3.16% vs 2.82%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Gerringong edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1068). Kiama Heights also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Kiama Heights vs Gerringong: common questions
Is Kiama Heights or Gerringong cheaper to buy in?
Gerringong has the lower median house price at $1,400,000, roughly 8% below Kiama Heights ($1,530,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kiama Heights or Gerringong?
Over the past 12 months, Gerringong grew -6.7% vs -7.3% in Kiama Heights, a gap of 0.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Kiama Heights or Gerringong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gerringong scores 1074 vs 1068 in Kiama Heights. 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, Kiama Heights or Gerringong?
Gerringong scores 20/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kiama Heights or Gerringong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.16% in Gerringong vs 2.82% in Kiama Heights. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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