Live in Kiama, or own a place by the sea
Living in Kiama means beaches, a train line to Sydney and a small-town pace. These guides cover everyday life, schools, health care, retiring here, the local property market and what to check before you buy, with links to official sources.
Read our live and own in kiama guides
6 guides, each with the distance from Kiama Ridge Waters.
Buying property in Kiama and what to check before you sign
Buying property in Kiama? Compare the areas and apartments with houses, then check strata, stamp duty, hazard maps and holiday letting rules at the source.
Kiama is a good place to live if you want the coast at a slower pace
Is Kiama a good place to live? An honest look at the population, the commute to Sydney, health care, schools, rentals and summer crowds, using official data.
Kiama real estate, a buyer's guide to towns, homes and prices
Kiama real estate explained for buyers: the towns of Kiama LGA, houses vs apartments, official median prices and rents, and how to research a property first.
Kiama Ridge Waters location, on the ridge between hills and sea
See the Kiama Ridge Waters location in south Kiama, with walks to Easts Beach and town, drive times to schools, hospitals and Sydney, and who it suits.
Kiama schools and colleges for families moving to the area
Kiama schools in one guide: public, Catholic and independent options, Kiama High School, intake zones, TAFE and uni, with walk and drive times for families.
Retiring in Kiama, a guide to health, transport and housing
Plan for retiring in Kiama with the town's age profile, nearest hospitals, $2.50 Gold Opal travel, clubs, ocean pools, step-free housing and aged care options.