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Kiama Downs, NSW 2533
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,380,000
market range $1.3M-$1.5M
Median Unit
$1,020,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
-2.2%
market range -5.0% to +7.5%
Investment snapshot for Kiama Downs
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Kiama Downs market and investor summary
In Kiama Downs, NSW 2533, the median house sells for around $1.4M, on a gross rental yield of 3.2% for houses. House prices have moved -2.2% over the past year. At 2.8% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.
Living in Kiama Downs: people, income and schools
Kiama Downs has a resident population of roughly 5,087, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, it reads as skewed a little older, and 85% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $109,000 a year (about $2,100 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.6 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 7 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 47 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 5,087
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $109,000/yr
- Households renting
- 13%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 7
- avg ICSEA 1066
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
- Walk score
- 47/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kiama Downs
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Search Kiama Downs listings →Frequently asked questions about Kiama Downs
What should I check before investing in Kiama Downs?
Kiama Downs has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.3% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Kiama Downs?
The median property price in Kiama Downs, NSW 2533 is $1.4M for houses.
What rental yield does Kiama Downs show?
The gross rental yield in Kiama Downs is 3.2% for houses and 4.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Kiama Downs?
House prices in Kiama Downs are down 2.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Kiama Downs?
The current vacancy rate in Kiama Downs is 2.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Kiama Downs?
Kiama Downs has a population of approximately 5,087 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Kiama Downs?
There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Kiama Downs. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Kiama Downs affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kiama Downs costs about 12.6 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Kiama Downs's population growing?
The population of Kiama Downs has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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