NSW · Kiama Council
Bombo, 2533
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Suburb profile
Bombo is a residential smaller community in Kiama with a familiar suburban feel. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
Population
- Population
- 175
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $2,594
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 7 of 68
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 62.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 8 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $750
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 78
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
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 34.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 175 residents
- State safety percentile
- 10.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -14.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Fraud44
- Malicious Damage To Property53
- Other Theft40
- Steal From Retail Store38
- Transport Regulatory Offences67
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bombo Station
- Bombo Station, Platform 1
- Bombo Station, Princes Hwy
- ENT Princes Hwy
- Hutchinson St Opp Princes Hwy
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 · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
17 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 RIVERSIDE DRIVE BOMBO 2533Additional Information Requested
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 RIVERSIDE DRIVE BOMBO 2533Withdrawn
October 2025
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation11 NORTHPOINT PLACE BOMBO 2533Determined
2024· 1 proposal
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 DARIEN AVENUE BOMBO 2533Determined
2023· 3 proposals
June 2023
- Retaining walls, protection of trees2 16 HUTCHINSON STREET BOMBO 2533Determined
May 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs8 DARIEN AVENUE BOMBO 2533Determined
January 2023
- Demolition; Subdivision of land; Stormwater management systems10 RIVERSIDE DRIVE BOMBO 2533Determined
2022· 5 proposals
November 2022
- Retaining walls, protection of trees2 16 HUTCHINSON STREET BOMBO 2533Determined
September 2022
- Subdivision of landPANAMA STREET BOMBO 2533Determined
August 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing; Earthworks / change in levels; Retaining walls, protection of trees7 NORTHPOINT PLACE BOMBO 2533Determined
February 2022
- Telecommunications and communication facilitiesRiverside Drive BomboDetermined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development1 16 HUTCHINSON STREET BOMBO 2533Determined
2021· 5 proposals
December 2021
- Dual occupancy9 Northpoint Place Bombo NSWDetermined
November 2021
- Dwelling4 NORTHPOINT PLACE BOMBO 2533Determined
September 2021
- Subdivision of land5 NORTHPOINT PLACE BOMBO 2533Determined
May 2021
- Alterations and additions to residential development18 RIVERSIDE DRIVE BOMBO 2533Withdrawn
April 2021
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land15 NORTHPOINT PLACE BOMBO 2533Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Bombo Station, Princes HwyBus stop
- Bus Shelter on Hutchinson Street, near QuarryBus stop
- Riverside Dr opp North Kiama DrBus stop
- Drinking water
- Picnic Table (2)
- Shelter (5)
- Shower (3)
- Bombo Headland Dog Agility ParkSports field
- Telephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bombo Headland Quarry Geological SiteNature reserve
- Robert East ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
2 state heritage places
- Bombo Headland Quarry Geological SitePrinces Highway, BomboSHR
- Bombo Railway Station groupIllawarra railway, BomboSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- 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
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bomboamenitiestrain_station
- Bombo 1amenitiestrain_station
- Bombo Headland Dog Agility Parkamenitiespitch
- Bombo Station, Princes Hwyamenitiesbus_stop
- Bus Shelter on Hutchinson Street, near Quarryamenitiesbus_stop
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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