Side by sideSuburb comparison

Minnamurra vs Kiama Downs.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Minnamurra edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Minnamurra scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minnamurra (1007) sits above Kiama Downs (1004).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Minnamurra edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1004). Kiama Downs also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsMinnamurra vs Kiama Downs

Common questions

Does Minnamurra or Kiama Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minnamurra scores 1007 vs 1004 in Kiama Downs. 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, Minnamurra or Kiama Downs?

Minnamurra 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.

The numbers behind the take

Minnamurra
Metric
Kiama Downs

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$480/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$480/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$490/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
10.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
10
Transit score
0
85
Bike score
100
804
Population
5,087
50
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1007
Avg ICSEA
1004

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).