Average rent in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra, NSW2026

Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is part of the Kiama council area and sits 92km out from the Sydney CBD, with around 6,063 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $490/week, which is above the New South Wales median of $424/week. About 13% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
6,063

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Sydney
92 km
Households renting
13%
Separate houses
92%
Flats / apartments
2%
Born overseas
12%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Kiama

Renting in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra

Kiama Downs - Minnamurra is one of the more expensive parts of New South Wales to rent in — the typical renter pays $490/week, around 16% above the state median of $424/week (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (around 85% are owners or paying a mortgage), and the suburb is mostly separate houses (92%) rather than units. That mix usually means a smaller, slower-turnover rental pool than in inner-city areas at a similar price. The suburb sits 92km from Sydney, with a population of around 6,063 and a median age of 44. The biggest occupation category is Professionals. Renters often wait longer here, and inspections fill quickly when stock does come up.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Kiama Downs - Minnamurra, NSW was $490. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Kiama Downs - Minnamurra rent compare to New South Wales?+
The New South Wales state median weekly rent was $424 at the 2021 Census, while Kiama Downs - Minnamurra came in at $490 — 16% above. Kiama Downs - Minnamurra sits 92km from Sydney, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 92% separate houses and 2% flats).
Which suburbs near Kiama Downs - Minnamurra have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Kiama Downs - Minnamurra's $490/week (ABS 2021) include Kingscliff - Fingal Head, Lidcombe, Kiama. Pagewood - Hillsdale - Daceyville, Warnervale - Wadalba, Holsworthy - Wattle Grove sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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