Kiama Heights

The community is far older than the national average, with the typical resident aged 47 and over a quarter of the population aged 65 or more. This is alongside a higher than usual proportion of children under 15, who make up 18.6% of residents.

People born overseas make up 18.7% of the population, which is much higher than in similar areas, though well below the state and national figures. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.5% of residents. While 7.2% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

About 38.2% of residents have no religion, which is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 54.4%.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national average. Most residents have completed Year 12, and the typical qualification is in management, commerce, or engineering.

Typical household income is $1,758 a week, which is higher than in most similar areas. High earners are also well-represented, with 13.3% of people earning $2,000 or more weekly.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, affecting 31.5% of people. However, those needing help with daily activities are fewer than usual at 3.0%.

Unpaid domestic work is very common, with 29.6% of people doing 15 or more hours of housework weekly, well above the national figure. Volunteering is also high at 18.3%.

First Nations people make up about 2.5% of the population. Those in this group are noticeably older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 28.

Homes tend to be larger, with an average of 2.6 people per dwelling. This is consistent with the fact that 52% of households are couples with children and very few people live alone.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.5% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is very high, with 50% of properties owned outright—far above the national figure.

Residents are heavily reliant on cars, with 56% driving to work and only 0.0% using public transport to commute. This dependency is reflected in the fact that 72% of homes have two or more vehicles.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.4% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the state and national averages. Recent overseas arrivals make up 4.9% of the community.

Fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to most areas, at 53.4%. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education, with 28% working from home.

The neighbourhood is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9. While most homes are near a park, none are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.