Kiama

NSW

Kiama is a growing suburb in NSW with 9,038 residents.

SA2 code: 107031138
State: NSW

Population

9,038

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+5.3%

3yr: +2.0% · 10yr: +16.0%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$480/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,589/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Kiama (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +2.0%5yr: +5.3%10yr: +16.0%Total: +34.9%

Population grew from 6,699 to 9,038 over 24 years, averaging 1.3% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 0.8%

Predominantly detached houses (59.8%), owner-occupied (77%), built for families (40% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 60%

Townhouses 23%

Apartments 17%

2,093 houses799 townhouses610 apartments

Tenure

Owned 49%

Mortgage 28%

Renting 23%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

141 (4.0%)

2 bed

745 (21.3%)

3 bed

1,417 (40.5%)

4 bed

935 (26.7%)

5 bed

218 (6.2%)

6+ bed

44 (1.3%)

Kiama

Population over time — Kiama (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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