Kiama vs Minnamurra.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,500,000 and $1,800,000. Kiama edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Kiama (median $1,500,000) is roughly 17% cheaper to buy into than Minnamurra ($1,800,000). Over the past year, Minnamurra (0%) ran 2.1 percentage points ahead of Kiama (-2.1%) on house-price growth.
Kiama scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kiama (1070) sits above Minnamurra (1007). Minnamurra skews owner-occupied (85%), Kiama runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
For buyers
Kiama is the lower entry point at $1,500,000 median, 17% 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 delivers the better gross yield (2.88% vs 2.40%), but Minnamurra 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
Kiama edges out on average school ICSEA (1070 vs 1007).
Common questions
Is Kiama or Minnamurra cheaper to buy in?
Kiama has the lower median house price at $1,500,000, roughly 17% below Minnamurra ($1,800,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kiama or Minnamurra?
Over the past 12 months, Minnamurra grew 0% vs -2.1% in Kiama, a gap of 2.1 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 or Minnamurra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kiama scores 1070 vs 1007 in Minnamurra. 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 or Minnamurra?
Kiama scores 100/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 or Minnamurra?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.88% in Kiama vs 2.40% in Minnamurra. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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