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Jerrara vs Kiama Heights
Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 3.4 km apart · Jerrara profile · Kiama Heights profile
Jerrara Kiama Heights
Kiama Heights and Jerrara are neighbouring areas with very different profiles. Jerrara is far wealthier, with a typical weekly household income of $2,899 compared to $1,758 in Kiama Heights. This wealth is reflected in education and work, as Jerrara has far more people with bachelor degrees (48.6% versus 33.7%) and a much higher share of people working from home at 52.2%. In contrast, Kiama Heights is more convenient for pedestrians, with 88.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, while only 1.6% of Jerrara homes have the same access.
These two areas have tracked differently over time, with the gap in typical household income widening. Despite this, they share several traits, such as having about the same proportion of First Nations residents and similar access to schools. Both areas sit well above the national figure for the typical age of residents, though Kiama Heights is older, with a typical age of 47 compared to 41 in Jerrara.
Where they differ most
Demographics & Identity
Population
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
132
46th pct
878
72nd pct
- First area, 2011: 284
- First area, 2016: 157
- First area, 2021: 132
- Second area, 2011: 893
- Second area, 2016: 814
- Second area, 2021: 878
Median age
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
41 yrs
33rd pct
47 yrs
57th pct
- First area, 2011: 49 yrs
- First area, 2016: 39 yrs
- First area, 2021: 41 yrs
- Second area, 2011: 45 yrs
- Second area, 2016: 49 yrs
- Second area, 2021: 47 yrs
Age structure
18.2%
Seniors (65+)
+8.9 pts ▸
27.1%
26.5%
Older adults (45–64)
◂ +1.5 pts
25.1%
23.5%
Children (0–14)
◂ +4.9 pts
18.6%
18.2%
Young adults (25–44)
+2.3 pts ▸
20.5%
16.7%
Youth (15–24)
◂ +8.5 pts
8.2%
Marital status
49.5%
Married
+10.8 pts ▸
60.3%
30.3%
Never married
◂ +6.1 pts
24.2%
11.9%
Divorced
◂ +3.8 pts
8.1%
2.8%
Widowed
+1.6 pts ▸
4.3%
0.0%
Separated
+3.2 pts ▸
3.2%
Age & sex structure
Jerrara
Kiama Heights
Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.
- 85+ in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Kiama Heights: 0.3% males, 1.2% females
- 80–84 in Jerrara: 2.7% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Kiama Heights: 1.1% males, 1.0% females
- 75–79 in Jerrara: 4.5% males, 0.0% females; 75–79 in Kiama Heights: 3.4% males, 1.4% females
- 70–74 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Kiama Heights: 4.3% males, 4.9% females
- 65–69 in Jerrara: 6.3% males, 4.5% females; 65–69 in Kiama Heights: 5.4% males, 4.2% females
- 60–64 in Jerrara: 3.6% males, 2.7% females; 60–64 in Kiama Heights: 3.3% males, 5.4% females
- 55–59 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 55–59 in Kiama Heights: 3.5% males, 3.5% females
- 50–54 in Jerrara: 7.2% males, 3.6% females; 50–54 in Kiama Heights: 2.3% males, 2.8% females
- 45–49 in Jerrara: 3.6% males, 3.6% females; 45–49 in Kiama Heights: 2.1% males, 2.9% females
- 40–44 in Jerrara: 3.6% males, 6.3% females; 40–44 in Kiama Heights: 2.5% males, 2.8% females
- 35–39 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 3.6% females; 35–39 in Kiama Heights: 3.2% males, 3.5% females
- 30–34 in Jerrara: 3.6% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Kiama Heights: 1.8% males, 2.8% females
- 25–29 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Kiama Heights: 2.1% males, 1.5% females
- 20–24 in Jerrara: 8.1% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Kiama Heights: 1.8% males, 2.3% females
- 15–19 in Jerrara: 6.3% males, 4.5% females; 15–19 in Kiama Heights: 1.9% males, 2.9% females
- 10–14 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 6.3% females; 10–14 in Kiama Heights: 3.7% males, 3.4% females
- 5–9 in Jerrara: 8.1% males, 3.6% females; 5–9 in Kiama Heights: 2.9% males, 2.1% females
- 0–4 in Jerrara: 0.0% males, 3.6% females; 0–4 in Kiama Heights: 2.8% males, 2.7% females
Ancestry & Birthplace
Country of birth
89.4%
Australia
◂ +12.5 pts
76.9%
0.0%
England
+6.9 pts ▸
6.9%
0.0%
New Zealand
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
Italy
+1.1 pts ▸
1.1%
0.0%
South Africa
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Vietnam
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
India
even
0.0%
0.0%
China
even
0.0%
0.0%
Philippines
even
0.0%
0.0%
Nepal
even
0.0%
Ancestry
50.8%
Australian
◂ +16.4 pts
34.4%
40.2%
English
+5.4 pts ▸
45.6%
20.5%
Irish
◂ +5.2 pts
15.3%
13.6%
Scottish
even
13.7%
0.0%
Italian
+4.1 pts ▸
4.1%
3.0%
German
+1.0 pts ▸
4.0%
2.3%
Filipino
◂ +1.9 pts
0.3%
0.0%
Dutch
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
0.0%
Chinese
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Greek
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Indian
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
Language
Language used at home
97.7%
English only
◂ +9.2 pts
88.5%
0.0%
Italian
+1.0 pts ▸
1.0%
0.0%
Vietnamese
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
0.0%
Arabic
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Greek
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Mandarin
even
0.0%
0.0%
Cantonese
even
0.0%
0.0%
Punjabi
even
0.0%
0.0%
Hindi
even
0.0%
0.0%
Tagalog
even
0.0%
Religion
Religious affiliation
53.8%
Christianity
+0.7 pts ▸
54.4%
45.5%
No religion
◂ +7.3 pts
38.2%
2.3%
Not stated
+2.9 pts ▸
5.1%
0.0%
Buddhism
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Islam
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Hinduism
+0.3 pts ▸
0.3%
0.0%
Judaism
even
0.0%
0.0%
Other religions
even
0.0%
Education & Qualifications
Highest year of school
67.3%
Year 12
◂ +8.2 pts
59.1%
13.5%
Year 10
+9.1 pts ▸
22.5%
8.7%
Year 9 or below
◂ +1.9 pts
6.8%
4.8%
Year 11
+1.3 pts ▸
6.1%
Highest qualification level
46.1%
Bachelor degree
◂ +16.6 pts
29.4%
6.6%
Certificate III / IV
+15.5 pts ▸
22.1%
7.9%
Advanced diploma / diploma
+10.2 pts ▸
18.1%
14.5%
Postgraduate degree
◂ +4.6 pts
9.9%
9.2%
Graduate diploma / certificate
◂ +4.5 pts
4.8%
0.0%
Certificate I / II
+2.0 pts ▸
2.0%
Field of qualification
19.7%
Education
◂ +9.0 pts
10.8%
14.5%
Management & commerce
+2.5 pts ▸
17.0%
15.8%
Health
◂ +5.4 pts
10.4%
15.8%
Society & culture
◂ +1.5 pts
14.3%
9.2%
Engineering & related
+6.3 pts ▸
15.5%
5.3%
Architecture & building
+3.7 pts ▸
9.0%
6.6%
Creative arts
◂ +3.1 pts
3.5%
0.0%
Food, hospitality & personal services
+4.4 pts ▸
4.4%
3.9%
Natural & physical sciences
◂ +1.2 pts
2.7%
0.0%
Agriculture & environment
+1.3 pts ▸
1.3%
0.0%
Information technology
+0.5 pts ▸
0.5%
Income
Personal income
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
$1,023
84th pct
$748
49th pct
- First area, 2011: $700
- First area, 2016: $811
- First area, 2021: $1,023
- Second area, 2011: $548
- Second area, 2016: $639
- Second area, 2021: $748
Household income
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
$2,899
95th pct
$1,758
63rd pct
- First area, 2011: $1,781
- First area, 2016: $2,349
- First area, 2021: $2,899
- Second area, 2011: $1,284
- Second area, 2016: $1,581
- Second area, 2021: $1,758
Family income
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
$2,849
89th pct
$2,037
60th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,963
- First area, 2016: $2,333
- First area, 2021: $2,849
- Second area, 2011: $1,487
- Second area, 2016: $1,708
- Second area, 2021: $2,037
Household income distribution
40.0%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +9.3 pts
30.7%
12.5%
$650–$1,499
+16.1 pts ▸
28.6%
20.0%
$4,000 or more
◂ +9.1 pts
10.9%
0.0%
Under $650
+14.3 pts ▸
14.3%
7.5%
$3,000–$3,999
+3.7 pts ▸
11.2%
Personal income distribution
27.5%
Under $650
+14.7 pts ▸
42.2%
26.6%
$650–$1,499
◂ +0.1 pts
26.5%
24.8%
$1,500–$2,999
◂ +6.1 pts
18.7%
10.1%
$3,000 or more
◂ +5.1 pts
5.0%
Health & Disability
Long-term health conditions reported
6.1%
Arthritis
+4.4 pts ▸
10.5%
9.8%
Asthma
◂ +0.3 pts
9.6%
3.8%
Other condition
+4.5 pts ▸
8.3%
5.3%
Mental health
+1.2 pts ▸
6.5%
0.0%
Heart disease
+4.9 pts ▸
4.9%
3.0%
Cancer
+1.4 pts ▸
4.4%
0.0%
Diabetes
+3.6 pts ▸
3.6%
0.0%
Lung condition
+1.8 pts ▸
1.8%
0.0%
Stroke
+0.6 pts ▸
0.6%
0.0%
Dementia
even
0.0%
Number of long-term health conditions
77.3%
None
◂ +15.3 pts
62.0%
19.7%
One condition
+3.2 pts ▸
22.9%
6.8%
Two conditions
◂ +0.6 pts
6.3%
0.0%
Three or more
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
Community Participation
First Nations
Family & Households
Household size
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
3.4
93rd pct
2.6
57th pct
- First area, 2011: 2.8
- First area, 2016: 3.3
- First area, 2021: 3.4
- Second area, 2011: 2.7
- Second area, 2016: 2.5
- Second area, 2021: 2.6
Family composition
69.4%
Couples with children
◂ +17.4 pts
52.0%
18.5%
Couples without children
+19.3 pts ▸
37.8%
8.9%
One-parent families
+0.9 pts ▸
9.8%
0.0%
Other families
+0.7 pts ▸
0.7%
Household size
32.5%
2 people
+12.5 pts ▸
45.0%
25.0%
5 people
◂ +16.9 pts
8.1%
7.5%
1 person
+9.0 pts ▸
16.5%
7.5%
3 people
+8.0 pts ▸
15.5%
15.0%
4 people
◂ +1.3 pts
13.7%
12.5%
6 or more
◂ +9.1 pts
3.4%
Housing & Dwellings
$435
87th pct
$540
95th pct
- First area, 2011: $250
- First area, 2016: $235
- First area, 2021: $435
- Second area, 2011: $340
- Second area, 2016: $420
- Second area, 2021: $540
Mortgage
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
$1,867
64th pct
$2,340
86th pct
- First area, 2011: $1,083
- First area, 2016: $3,000
- First area, 2021: $1,867
- Second area, 2011: $2,134
- Second area, 2016: $1,929
- Second area, 2021: $2,340
People / bedroom
in Jerrarain Kiama Heights
0.90
86th pct
0.70
14th pct
- First area, 2011: 1.10
- First area, 2016: 1.00
- First area, 2021: 0.90
- Second area, 2011: 1.10
- Second area, 2016: 0.70
- Second area, 2021: 0.70
How homes are owned or rented
52.5%
Owned outright
◂ +2.5 pts
50.0%
27.5%
Owned with a mortgage
+8.8 pts ▸
36.3%
0.0%
Rented
+12.7 pts ▸
12.7%
7.5%
Other tenure
◂ +6.6 pts
0.9%
0.0%
Not stated
+1.2 pts ▸
1.2%
Types of homes
100.0%
Separate house
◂ +6.8 pts
93.2%
0.0%
Townhouse / semi-detached
+5.0 pts ▸
5.0%
0.0%
Flat or apartment
+2.8 pts ▸
2.8%
0.0%
Other dwelling
even
0.0%
Bedrooms per home
27.5%
4 bedrooms
+17.8 pts ▸
45.3%
25.0%
3 bedrooms
+8.9 pts ▸
33.9%
32.5%
5 or more
◂ +18.2 pts
14.3%
12.5%
2 bedrooms
◂ +6.3 pts
6.2%
0.0%
1 bedroom
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
0.0%
Studio / none
even
0.0%
Monthly mortgage distribution
63.6%
$1,000–$1,799
◂ +45.7 pts
17.9%
36.4%
$1,800–$2,999
+7.2 pts ▸
43.6%
36.4%
$3,000 or more
◂ +10.7 pts
25.6%
0.0%
Under $1,000
+8.5 pts ▸
8.5%
Transport & Vehicles
How people get to work
36.2%
Car (driver)
+19.8 pts ▸
56.0%
52.2%
Worked at home
◂ +24.2 pts
28.0%
5.8%
Walked
◂ +5.0 pts
0.8%
0.0%
Car (passenger)
+2.7 pts ▸
2.7%
0.0%
Train
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bus
even
0.0%
0.0%
Bicycle
even
0.0%
Motor vehicles per home
42.5%
2 vehicles
+5.5 pts ▸
48.0%
25.0%
4 or more
◂ +18.7 pts
6.3%
0.0%
1 vehicle
+24.5 pts ▸
24.5%
15.0%
3 vehicles
+5.1 pts ▸
20.1%
0.0%
No vehicle
+1.9 pts ▸
1.9%
Migration & Movement
Jobs & Industry
Industries people work in
11.6%
Health care & social assistance
+7.9 pts ▸
19.5%
14.5%
Agriculture, forestry & fishing
◂ +13.1 pts
1.4%
14.5%
Public administration & safety
◂ +6.3 pts
8.2%
14.5%
Education & training
◂ +2.4 pts
12.1%
11.6%
Construction
◂ +1.4 pts
10.2%
10.1%
Retail trade
◂ +4.9 pts
5.2%
8.7%
Accommodation & food
+0.4 pts ▸
9.1%
8.7%
Professional & technical
+0.1 pts ▸
8.8%
5.8%
Manufacturing
+1.6 pts ▸
7.4%
7.2%
Administrative & support
◂ +5.0 pts
2.2%
5.8%
Transport & warehousing
◂ +3.9 pts
1.9%
4.3%
Electricity, gas & water
◂ +3.5 pts
0.8%
Occupations people work in
42.0%
Professionals
◂ +12.4 pts
29.7%
20.3%
Managers
◂ +3.8 pts
16.5%
4.3%
Technicians & trades
+9.9 pts ▸
14.3%
4.3%
Community & personal service
+8.8 pts ▸
13.2%
11.6%
Clerical & administrative
+1.3 pts ▸
12.9%
8.7%
Labourers
◂ +2.9 pts
5.8%
7.2%
Sales workers
◂ +3.1 pts
4.1%
4.3%
Machinery operators & drivers
◂ +1.9 pts
2.5%
Walkability
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Jerrara vs Kiama Heights [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL12026/jerrara/vs/SAL12126/kiama-heights