Kiah
NSW 2551 • New South Wales
About Kiah
Kiah is a small coastal hinterland locality on the Far South Coast of New South Wales, situated just north of Eden within the Bega Valley Shire. Covering approximately 73 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 101 at the 2021 Census, with a notable proportion of older residents. The postcode median taxable income of $48,488 reflects the area's mix of retirees and self-employed rural residents. Much of Kiah's landscape is covered by bushland and parks, with nearly 68% of the locality set aside as natural reserve.
Kiah sits along the Princes Highway and the Kiah River, offering a bushland setting within easy reach of Eden's port, shops, and services. The area is popular with anglers, with the Kiah and Towamba rivers well regarded for fishing. Residents enjoy proximity to the Sapphire Coast's beaches, national parks, and whale-watching opportunities at nearby Twofold Bay. A general store on the highway serves as a local meeting point, while Sapphire Coast Buslines provides limited bus services connecting the area to Eden and the wider Bega Valley.
Kiah falls under postcode 2551 and is governed by the Bega Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2551
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2551, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2551; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Sapphire Coast Buslines — Eden, Merimbula, Bega 10-15 min to Eden
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Canberra is the nearest capital city (~260 km, 3-3.5 hours drive). Eden is the nearest town (5-10 min drive). Access via Princes Highway.
A rural locality with a general store on the highway but no other shops; a car is needed for all regular errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Eden Marine High School ICSEA 9566496 0000 Barclay St
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Eden Public School ICSEA 9066496 1169 124 Imlay St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bega Valley Local Government Area, which contains Kiah. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)