Kiar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
25
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Kiar.
The postcode for Kiar is 2259 (NSW).
Kiar (2259) sits in the Cessnock region of NSW.
Kiar has roughly 25 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kiar 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 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kiar's population at 25, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (55% family, 27% lone person).
Population
25
Median age
50
Family households
55%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
25
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kiar.
Local schools for Kiar
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Government School Catchment
Porters Creek Public School
Wyee Public School
Woongarrah Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kiar.
- What is the Kiar postcode?
- Kiar is in the 2259 postcode, in NSW, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- Where is Kiar?
- Kiar is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2259, in the Cessnock City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kiar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Kiar?
- There are 20 schools serving Kiar on this page, including Lakes Grammar - An Anglican School, MacKillop Catholic College, Porters Creek Public School.
- How walkable is Kiar?
- Kiar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kiar?
- Kiar is close to Bushells Ridge, Halloran, Wallarah, Woongarrah, Wyee.
- What is the population of Kiar?
- The population of Kiar is approximately 25 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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