Kiama Heights vs Werri Beach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,530,000 and $3,300,000. Werri Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kiama Heights (median $1,530,000) is roughly 54% cheaper to buy into than Werri Beach ($3,300,000). Over the past year, Werri Beach (0%) ran 7.3 percentage points ahead of Kiama Heights (-7.3%) on house-price growth.
Werri Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Werri Beach (1074) sits above Kiama Heights (1068).
For buyers
Kiama Heights is the lower entry point at $1,530,000 median, 54% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Kiama Heights delivers the better gross yield (2.82% vs 1.34%), but Werri Beach has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Werri Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1068).
Common questions
Is Kiama Heights or Werri Beach cheaper to buy in?
Kiama Heights has the lower median house price at $1,530,000, roughly 54% below Werri Beach ($3,300,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kiama Heights or Werri Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Werri Beach grew 0% vs -7.3% in Kiama Heights, a gap of 7.3 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 Werri Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werri Beach 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 Werri Beach?
Werri Beach scores 2/100 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 Werri Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.82% in Kiama Heights vs 1.34% in Werri Beach. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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