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Property Investment in Kiama, NSW

22 suburbs in Kiama council area · Part of Greater Wollongong · Population ~23,139 · 9,962 dwellings · 258 km²

Kiama Council Average R-Score 62 / 100 — top suburb in Kiama scores 74/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Kiama74

Highest R-Score out of 22 suburbs in Kiama

Kiama council average62

Across 15 scored suburbs in Kiama

Suburb medians in Kiama range from $980,000 to $4,700,000.

3-year population movement: +0.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.6% of stock (~169 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Accommodation and Food Services (18%), Construction (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Retail Trade (10%).

Typical suburb median price$2,200,000

Across 22 suburbs in Kiama (Sept 2026) · ~206 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.2%

Median asking rent ~$880/wk · Vacancy 2.6%.

Top suburb R-Score in Kiama74/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Kiama

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Kiama (New South Wales).

Is Kiama (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Kiama (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 62/100 across 22 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 74/100. Across Kiama, the typical suburb median price is $2,200,000, median weekly rent is $880/wk, gross rental yield is 2.2%, and vacancy sits at 2.6%.

Which suburbs in Kiama have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Kiama (NSW) are Jamberoo (74/100, median $1,540,000), Gerroa (73/100, median $2,700,000), Kiama Heights (68/100, median $1,425,000), Werri Beach (68/100, median $3,250,000), Toolijooa (64/100, median $2,750,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Kiama?

Across Kiama (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,200,000, median asking rent is $880/wk, and median gross yield is 2.2%, with homes averaging 206 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Kiama include Kiama Heights (3.6%), Kiama Downs (3.3%), Kiama (3.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Kiama council area?

Kiama is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Wollongong) with an ABS estimated resident population of 23,139, approximately 9,962 dwellings, covering 258 sq km.

What are the best streets in Kiama (NSW)?

Every street across all 22 suburbs in Kiama is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.