# Living in Kiama and Buying Property | Kiama Ridge Waters

URL: https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/

# 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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/buying-property-in-kiama/)[### 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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/is-kiama-a-good-place-to-live/)[### 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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-real-estate/)[### 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. 6 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-ridge-waters-location/)[### 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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/kiama-schools/)[### 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. 7 min read](https://ridgewaterskiama.com.au/explore-kiama/live-and-own/retiring-in-kiama/)

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