Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Kiama

14 km²

Kiama has an older age profile than most, somewhat more graduates than the norm and a slightly lower share of renters than usual.

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📍 Kiama, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population8,786▲ +22.6%since 2011 Median age51 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.2%People aged 65 and over31.7%Children under 1515.0%People in a de facto relationship11.4%▲ +45.9%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Kiama, the largest group is Seniors (65+) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Young adults (25–44) (19%).

Seniors (65+)31.7%

Older adults (45–64)25.8%

Young adults (25–44)19.2%

Children (0–14)15.0%

Youth (15–24)8.3%

Marital status

In Kiama, the largest group is Married at 54%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (10%).

Married54%
Never married26%
Divorced10%
Widowed7%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Kiama, the largest group is Australia at 89%, followed by England (7%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia77.9%

England6.4%

New Zealand1.4%

South Africa0.7%

China0.6%

Italy0.4%

Philippines0.2%

India0.2%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Kiama, the largest group is English at 37%, followed by Australian (30%) and Irish (13%).

English44.4%

Australian36.4%

Irish15.5%

Scottish12.5%

German4.1%

Italian3.1%

Dutch1.5%

Chinese1.3%

Greek1.1%

Filipino0.5%

Language

People using another language at home5.8%

Language used at home

In Kiama, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Greek (0%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only88.9%

Greek0.4%

Mandarin0.4%

Italian0.4%

Cantonese0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Tagalog0.2%

Vietnamese0.2%

Religion

People with no religion40.3%

Religious affiliation

In Kiama, the largest group is Christianity at 55%, followed by No religion (43%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity55%
No religion43%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1255.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher30.5%

Highest year of school

In Kiama, the largest group is Year 12 at 59%, followed by Year 10 (27%) and Year 9 or below (9%).

Year 1255.7%

Year 1025.4%

Year 9 or below8.1%

Year 115.5%

Highest qualification level

In Kiama, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 32%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Bachelor degree27.4%

Certificate III / IV23.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma17.2%

Postgraduate degree9.7%

Graduate diploma / certificate5.2%

Certificate I / II1.6%

Field of qualification

In Kiama, the largest group is Management & commerce at 19%, followed by Education (15%) and Engineering & related (15%).

Management & commerce16.9%

Education13.7%

Engineering & related13.6%

Health12.2%

Society & culture12.1%

Architecture & building6.8%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.1%

Creative arts3.7%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Agriculture & environment1.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$794▲ +45.7%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,589▲ +52.8%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,030▲ +49.5%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week13.4%Households earning $3,000+ a week21.0%

Household income distribution

In Kiama, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (30%) and Under $650 (18%).

$650–$1,49928.1%

$1,500–$2,99927.9%

Under $65016.8%

$4,000 or more12.1%

$3,000–$3,9998.9%

Personal income distribution

In Kiama, the largest group is Under $650 at 43%, followed by $650–$1,499 (32%) and $1,500–$2,999 (20%).

Under $65039.8%

$650–$1,49930.0%

$1,500–$2,99918.5%

$3,000 or more5.3%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.0%People with a mental health condition7.7%People needing help with daily activities6.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Kiama, the largest group is None at 65%, followed by One condition (23%) and Two conditions (8%).

None60.1%

One condition21.3%

Two conditions7.5%

Three or more4.3%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Kiama, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (13%).

Arthritis12.8%

Other condition10.0%

Asthma8.0%

Mental health7.7%

Heart disease6.5%

Diabetes4.7%

Cancer4.6%

Lung condition2.2%

Dementia1.5%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers19.4%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid24.1%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families10.6%People living alone27.4%▲ +1.2%since 2011

Family composition

In Kiama, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (40%) and One-parent families (11%).

Couples with children49%
Couples without children40%
One-parent families11%
Other families1%

Household size

In Kiama, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (12%).

2 people42.0%

1 person27.4%

3 people12.4%

4 people12.0%

5 people4.4%

6 or more1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$480▲ +60.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▲ +3.2%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting21.5%Homes owned outright46.1%Separate (detached) houses58.8%Homes with three or more bedrooms73.4%▲ +1.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Kiama, the largest group is Owned outright at 47%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Rented (22%).

Owned outright47%
Owned with a mortgage27%
Rented22%
Other tenure5%

Types of homes

In Kiama, the largest group is Separate house at 59%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (22%) and Flat or apartment (18%).

Separate house59%
Townhouse / semi-detached22%
Flat or apartment18%
Other dwelling1%

Bedrooms per home

In Kiama, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (27%) and 2 bedrooms (21%).

3 bedrooms39.8%

4 bedrooms26.3%

2 bedrooms20.9%

5 or more7.4%

1 bedroom4.0%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Kiama, the largest group is $350–$549 at 50%, followed by $550–$749 (30%) and $200–$349 (13%).

$350–$54948.0%

$550–$74929.1%

$200–$34913.0%

Under $2003.9%

$750 or more3.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Kiama, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $3,000 or more (27%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

$1,800–$2,99936.5%

$3,000 or more25.8%

$1,000–$1,79918.5%

Under $1,00015.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle4.9%▼ -31.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Kiama, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 41%, followed by 1 vehicle (38%) and 3 vehicles (11%).

2 vehicles40.5%

1 vehicle38.2%

3 vehicles10.8%

4 or more5.5%

No vehicle4.9%

How people get to work

In Kiama, the largest group is Car (driver) at 60%, followed by Worked at home (33%) and Walked (4%).

Car (driver)49.8%

Worked at home27.2%

Walked3.3%

Car (passenger)2.3%

Train0.4%

Bicycle0.4%

Bus0.1%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years40.9%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.9%Labour-force participation50.0%Employed full-time54.1%

Industries people work in

In Kiama, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (13%) and Construction (12%).

Health care & social assistance16.2%

Education & training12.7%

Construction12.1%

Public administration & safety9.4%

Accommodation & food8.6%

Professional & technical7.2%

Retail trade6.9%

Manufacturing5.0%

Transport & warehousing2.9%

Other services2.8%

Occupations people work in

In Kiama, the largest group is Professionals at 31%, followed by Managers (16%) and Technicians & trades (13%).

Professionals30.3%

Managers15.8%

Technicians & trades13.3%

Community & personal service12.1%

Clerical & administrative10.9%

Sales workers6.4%

Labourers5.9%

Machinery operators & drivers4.0%

Areas within Kiama

Kiama Block 1 Kiama Block 2 Kiama Block 3 Kiama Block 4 Kiama Block 5 Kiama Block 6 Kiama Block 7 Kiama Block 8 Kiama Block 9 Kiama Block 10 Kiama Block 11 Kiama Block 12 Kiama Block 13 Kiama Block 14 Kiama Block 15 Kiama Block 16

Nearby areas

Kiama Downs - Minnamurra Kiama Hinterland - Gerringong Shellharbour - Flinders Shellharbour - Oak Flats Warilla Albion Park Rail Albion Park - Macquarie Pass Windang - Primbee

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