Minnamurra, NSW 2533 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Minnamurra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2533, home to 804 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 96 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 804
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,577 /week
- Median personal income
- $813 /week
- Median family income
- $2,180 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kiama
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,580
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Minnamurra Public School
- Illawarra Environmental Education Centre
- Shell Cove Public School
- Kiama Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 42 bus stops
- Charles Av Before Rangoon Rd
- Austin Av At Rangoon Rd
- Austin Av At Federal St
- Carles Av After Rangoon Rd
- Minnamurra Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 13 parks and reserves
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 34.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 439 resolvable premises in Minnamurra. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 483 across postcode 2533 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 147 theft, 91 violent offences, 59 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Minnamurra?
Minnamurra (NSW 2533) had 804 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Kiama local government area.
What is the median rent in Minnamurra?
The median advertised rent in Minnamurra is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Minnamurra?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Minnamurra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Minnamurra Public School (0.5 km), Illawarra Environmental Education Centre (1.9 km), Shell Cove Public School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Minnamurra?
Minnamurra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Minnamurra?
Across postcode 2533, 483 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (147), violent (91), vehicle theft (59). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Minnamurra?
In Minnamurra, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (34.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Minnamurra?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Minnamurra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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