Kiama at a glance
Median house
$1,532,500
+2.5% year on year
Median unit
$862,500
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
7,904
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Kiama.
The postcode for Kiama is 2533 (NSW).
The median house price in Kiama is $1,532,500.
Kiama (2533) sits in the Kiama region of NSW. The median house here is $1,532,500, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).
Kiama has roughly 7,904 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot. Listings here typically sell in 42 days, slower than the NSW average of 32.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kiama scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kiama's population at 7,904, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,904
Median age
52
Family households
69%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,532,500 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $862,500, roughly 44% below the house median. The 12-month picture is essentially flat performance (+2.5%), so buyers and sellers are negotiating on roughly the same number. Days on market run long (42 days), so well-priced listings still need patience.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $307,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Days on market are running long here (42 days), so realistic pricing and patient marketing matter.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,532,500
+2.5% over the past year. Median unit price $862,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$478/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
$1,532,500
+2.5% annual growth
$862,500
42
Average days to sell
7,904
Median age: 52
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.63% (median rent $480/wk against a $1,532,500 price tag). Units yield 2.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.63%
Based on $1,532,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.88%
Based on $862,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024+2.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 202442 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +2.5%/yr
2021
$1.4M
5-year change
+13%
2026
$1.5M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
430
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kiama.
Local schools for Kiama
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kiama Public School
Kiama High School
Minnamurra Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kiama.
- What is the median house price in Kiama?
- The median house price in Kiama, NSW 2533 is $1,532,500. The median unit price is $862,500. Annual growth is +2.5%.
- What is the Kiama postcode?
- Kiama is in the 2533 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Kiama?
- Kiama is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2533, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kiama?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $478.
- What schools are in Kiama?
- There are 9 schools serving Kiama on this page, including Kiama Public School, Kiama High School, Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Kiama?
- Kiama has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kiama?
- Kiama is close to Bombo, Jerrara, Kiama Heights, Kiama Downs, Saddleback Mountain.
- What is the population of Kiama?
- The population of Kiama is approximately 7,904 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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