Kiama Downs
NSW 2533 • Rest of NSW
About Kiama Downs
Kiama Downs is a coastal suburb situated on the Illawarra escarpment in the Kiama local government area of New South Wales, approximately 120 kilometres south of Sydney. Home to around 5,087 residents, it occupies 3.8 square kilometres and sits within the urban area of Kiama. The suburb features a relatively mature demographic profile with a median age of 43, and strong English, Australian and Scottish ancestries reflecting its long-established community.
Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to the nearby Kiama town centre, beaches, and the scenic Kiama Blowhole. Johnson Street provides everyday conveniences including a bakery, café, pharmacy, supermarket, and GP clinic. Nine parks cover almost 20% of the suburb's area, making it popular with families and outdoor enthusiasts. The South Coast railway line passes nearby, with Minnamurra station providing access to Sydney and Wollongong.
Kiama Downs falls under postcode 2533 and is governed by Kiama Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kiama electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 751,752 — Kiama town centre / Shellharbour 10–20 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ The South Coast Line runs roughly hourly with direct services to Central Station. Wollongong is about 45 min by train.
Johnson Street shopping strip is walkable for daily errands, and the suburb's parks are easily accessible on foot. However, most residents rely on a car for larger shopping trips and the train station is a 20-minute walk.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Jamberoo Public School ICSEA 1045Churchill St
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Kiama High School ICSEA 1036Saddleback Mountain Rd
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Kiama Public School ICSEA 106467 Bong Bong St
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96 Manning Street
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Minnamurra Public School ICSEA 106885 Charles Ave
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kiama Downs, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kiama Downs by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Kiama Downs Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kiama Downs" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 215
- 2. New Zealand 75
- 3. Scotland 41
- 4. Germany 28
- 5. South Africa 26
- 6. Canada 19
- 7. Ireland 19
- 8. China 17
- 9. United States 14
- 10. Italy 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)