Kiah NSW

Postcode 2551 · Bega Valley LGA

Kiah is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2551). With a population of 101, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 53. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, labourers, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Kiah is $560,000, having grown strongly 9.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,754.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bega Valley LGA is below average at 2,293 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kiah offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($560K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.3x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +9.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$560K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.3x Stretched
Price Momentum+9.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$560K
9.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$215
POPULATION
101
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age53
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,041
Personal Income /wk$478
Mortgage /mth$1,754
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2025