Mount Keira, NSW 2500

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Median house price

$1,183,504

+2.5% over the past year.

Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Mount Keira at a glance

Median unit
$325,440
Weekly rent
$750
Houses · units $640
Population
1,691
Median age 40

Prices: Median of 24 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2500), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Mount Keira

Houses change hands at $1,183,504 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (24 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $325,440, roughly 73% 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.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $237,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2500)

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What to know about Mount Keira

Mount Keira (2500) sits in the Wollongong region of NSW. The median house here is $1,183,504, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +2.5% over the past year, in line with the NSW average (3%).

Mount Keira has roughly 1,691 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Mount Keira scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,200 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Schools in Mount Keira

Schools serving Mount Keira: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Mount Keira Public School

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Pleasant Heights Public School

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Balgownie Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
2/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
5/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Mount Keira's population at 1,691, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
80%
Lone person
17%
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.30% (median rent $750/wk against a $1,183,504 price tag). Units yield 10.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
3.30%
On the $1,183,504 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
10.23%
On the $325,440 median
12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
+2.5%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

11 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Theft6 (54.5%)
Sexual offences2 (18.2%)
Malicious damage to property2 (18.2%)
Drug offences1 (9.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,200 mm
Hottest month, avg max
25.9°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Mount Keira

What is the median house price in Mount Keira?
The median house price in Mount Keira, NSW 2500 is $1,183,504 (median of 24 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $325,440. Annual growth is +2.5%.
How much is my house worth in Mount Keira?
A useful starting point is the Mount Keira median house price of $1,183,504 (units $325,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Mount Keira a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Mount Keira is 3.3%: the median weekly house rent is $750 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2500), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,183,504 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 2.5% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Mount Keira is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Mount Keira postcode?
Mount Keira is in the 2500 postcode, in NSW, in the Wollongong City Council region.
Where is Mount Keira?
Mount Keira is a suburb in the Wollongong City Council area, NSW 2500.
What is the average rent in Mount Keira?
The median weekly rent for houses is $750, for units it's $640.
What schools are in Mount Keira?
There are 20 schools serving Mount Keira on this page, including Mount Keira Public School, Pleasant Heights Public School, Balgownie Public School.
How walkable is Mount Keira?
Mount Keira has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
What suburbs are near Mount Keira?
Mount Keira is close to Mount Pleasant, Keiraville, Mount Ousley, Balgownie, West Wollongong.
What is the population of Mount Keira?
The population of Mount Keira is approximately 1,691 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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