NSW · Eurobodalla Council

Kianga, 2546

Est. population · Jun 2025

908

Growth (1 yr)

+1.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+5.5%

Median age

58

Median income

$1,108/wk

Employment rate

38.8%

Median house price · October to December 2025

$875,000

Languages at home

1.8%non-English

Most common: Nepali

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

25.8/100
Below average

1995th in NSW

Verified 81% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Coastal
  • Excellent transport
  • High desirability
What Kianga is known for: Coastal, Excellent transport, High desirability

Suburb profile

Well away from Sydney, Kianga is a coastal smaller community built around sand, sea and space. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The town centre holds its own, with enough local flavour to make staying close to home appealing.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.

Property prices run toward the upper end of the local market. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

Versus similar coastal suburbs, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Kianga snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$875k

+0.6% change

Median rent

$500/wk

Houses $600 · Units $400

Population (ERP)

908

+1.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

24.4%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#120

among Coastal & beach · Mature

Safety

40th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

66th

percentile in NSW

Advantage (IRSAD)

5/10

national SEIFA decile

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
25.8/100 — Below average
National rank
6172nd in Australia
State rank
1995th in NSW
Peer rank
#120 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#196 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data confidence
81%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Flats / units (January to March 2026)
$400
Houses (January to March 2026)
$600
All types (January to March 2026)
$500
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
48
Median house price (October to December 2025)
$875,000
Median price change
+0.6%

Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

908(June 2025)

+1.0% annual · +5.5% over 5 years · 66th percentile in NSW

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+1.0%
5-year growth
+5.5%
Change in 1 year
+9
Change in 5 years
+47
Growth rank in NSW
66th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~950), extrapolated at +0.8% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
785
Median age
58
Median household income / week
$1,108
Dwelling vacancy
24.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
105 of 430
Median monthly mortgage
$1,593
Employment rate
38.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
320 / 6 / 0 (+ 4 other)

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
53
Against the person
19
Against property
19
Rate per 1,000 residents
58.4
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 41 residents
State safety percentile
39.6th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-5.1%

Most common offence types

  • Breach Apprehended Violence Order53
  • Domestic Violence Related Assault47
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment85
  • Malicious Damage To Property74
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault45

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • BOCSAR postcode crime statisticsNSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows

Family & Lifestyle

Public transport

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Lakeside Dr At Kianga Pde
  • Princes Hwy At Mort Av
  • Princes Hwy Opp Mort Av
  • Surf Beach Pde At Kianga Dr
  • Surf Beach Rd After Montague Av

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

  • Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0)Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed

Amenities

4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • A car helps for daily errands
  • Well connected by public transport22 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
30/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
1.27
Entertainment(1)
  • Buckeridge LookoutViewpoint
Other(3)
  • Red Knob TrailheadInformation
  • Parking
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Lions ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
1
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Moruya Hospital (31.1 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
21
Participants per 1,000 residents
23.1

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
24° / 16°
Rainfall
266 mm · ~33 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
21° / 12°
Rainfall
284 mm · ~36 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
16° / 6°
Rainfall
175 mm · ~22 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
20° / 11°
Rainfall
226 mm · ~28 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.

2026· 5 proposals
  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    93 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • May 2026

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    51 SUNSET BOULEVARD KIANGA 2546Determined
  • April 2026

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • February 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    101 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
2025· 12 proposals
  • October 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    12 HILLSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    39 dalmeny drive kianga 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    78 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • September 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures
    38 DAWN PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • July 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    19 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • June 2025

  • Erection of a new structure; Carport
    10 HILLSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    65 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • May 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 LAKESIDE DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • March 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool
    19 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • February 2025

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    35 HILLSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • January 2025

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    39 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
2024· 15 proposals
  • December 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7 LAKESIDE DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • November 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    49 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    35 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • October 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    101 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal)
    20 SUNSET BOULEVARD KIANGA 2546Determined
  • September 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    13 LAKESIDE DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    35 HILLSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house
    3 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    49 DAWN PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • June 2024

  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    32 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Withdrawn
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 LAKESIDE DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external); Residential Accommodation
    17 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure
    8 LAKESIDE DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • May 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (internal)
    20 SUNSET BOULEVARD KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah
    85 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
2023· 7 proposals
  • November 2023

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    5 SUNNYSIDE CRESCENT KIANGA 2546Determined
  • June 2023

  • Pools / decks / fencing
    107 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • May 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    117 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • Dwelling
    5 VIEWHILL ROAD KIANGA 2546Determined
  • April 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    78 MONTAGUE AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • February 2023

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development
    43 KIANGA PARADE KIANGA 2546Determined
  • January 2023

  • Alterations and additions to residential development
    77 DALMENY DRIVE KIANGA 2546Determined
2022· 1 proposal
  • November 2022

  • Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development
    9 BALDWIN AVENUE KIANGA 2546Determined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Eden-Monaro
Member of Parliament
Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,376
Turnout (2025)
93.8%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+1.1 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 36.1 km away).

Coalition 38.5%Labor 61.5%

4.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -0.3 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • DalmenyLabor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • NaroomaLabor 64.2% · Coalition 35.8% TPP (2025)5.1 km away
  • BodallaLabor 62.5% · Coalition 37.5% TPP (2025)10.4 km away
  • Central TilbaLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
  • Tuross HeadLabor 57.9% · Coalition 42.1% TPP (2025)17.2 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Eurobodalla Council

Other suburbs in the same local government area.

Comparable suburbs

Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.