Kiama — Units

BUY
NSW 2533 Unit Rank #2 of 33 in Wollongong ↑3
$1.04M
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Rental Pressure Market #2 of 33

Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
56 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
51d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
-20.0% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
3.6%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.3% vacancy
Strong
#2/33 Good Structure 65 $1.04M

Atlaso rates Kiama units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy remains tight at 1.31%. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $1.04M, Kiama ranks #2 of 33 units in Wollongong. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Buyer demand is strong with 56 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Premium markets are structurally compressed at this price level.

1 alternative identified.

Kiama Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-1.4%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+4.3%
Rents (12mo)
2.7%
Vacancy
22%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.07M

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$685/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 2533.

Suburb Profile

Kiama at a Glance

SEIFA Index
9/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,805/wk
Median household
Median Age
48
Years
Mortgage Stress
29%
of income
Population Growth
+0.5%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
46.5% owned 30.4% mortgage 20.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Kiama Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Kiama Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kiama a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Kiama as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Kiama and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Kiama?
The current median house price in Kiama, nsw is $1.04M, with annual growth of +21.5%. Properties sell in approximately 51 days.
How fast do properties sell in Kiama?
Properties in Kiama sell in 51 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Kiama?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Kiama's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Kiama?
The gross rental yield for houses in Kiama is 3.6%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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