Kiah

About Kiah

Kiah is a small coastal hinterland locality on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated just north of Eden within the Bega Valley Shire. Covering approximately 73 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 101 at the 2021 Census, with a notable proportion of older residents. The postcode median taxable income of $37,432 reflects the area's mix of retirees and self-employed rural residents. Much of Kiah's landscape is covered by bushland and parks, with nearly 68% of the locality set aside as natural reserve.

Kiah sits along the Princes Highway and the Kiah River, offering a bushland setting within easy reach of Eden's port, shops, and services. The area is popular with anglers, with the Kiah and Towamba rivers well regarded for fishing. Residents enjoy proximity to the Sapphire Coast's beaches, national parks, and whale-watching opportunities at nearby Twofold Bay. A general store on the highway serves as a local meeting point, while Sapphire Coast Buslines provides limited bus services connecting the area to Eden and the wider Bega Valley.

Kiah falls under postcode 2551 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

Nearby Suburbs

• Boydtown, NSW 2551
• Eden, NSW 2551
• Edrom, NSW 2551
• Green Cape, NSW 2551
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• Narrabarba, NSW 2551