NSW · Kiama Council
Foxground, 2534
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Suburb profile
Foxground is a welcoming smaller community in Kiama, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 60
- Median household income / week
- $2,166
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 28 of 88
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,687
- Employment rate
- 56.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 3 / 0 / 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
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $770
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 32
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)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 18.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 164 residents
- State safety percentile
- 1.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -39.8%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment10
- Liquor Offences8
- Motor Vehicle Theft8
- Steal From Motor Vehicle11
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
- 101 Foxground Rd
- 49 Foxground Rd
- 49 Foxground Rd
- Foxground RFS, Foxground Rd
- Foxground Rd Opp Local Rd
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).
28 planning-related records
2026· 4 proposals
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)335 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
March 2026
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure30 MCCLELLAND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure210 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia382 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
2025· 5 proposals
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure431 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation329 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure210 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool133 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation329 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
2024· 2 proposals
December 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia69 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
March 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia69 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
2023· 5 proposals
November 2023
- Demolition188 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
October 2023
- OtherFOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
September 2023
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure69 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
August 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Farm buildings210 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Shed; Other177 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Shed49 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
- Dwelling133 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
July 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development427 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
June 2022
- Other235 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Operational consent issued
April 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed431 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development52 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Withdrawn
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Farm buildings210 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
January 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition69 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
2021· 4 proposals
July 2021
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development49 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
- Dwelling; Other; Change of use189 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
June 2021
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Other133 FOXGROUND ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Determined
March 2021
- Home business49 FREE SELECTORS ROAD FOXGROUND 2534Withdrawn
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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 overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime8
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime10
- Liquor Offencescrime8
- Motor Vehicle Theftcrime8
- Steal From Motor Vehiclecrime11
- 101 Foxground Rdtransport
- 49 Foxground Rdtransport
- 49 Foxground Rdtransport
- Foxground RFS, Foxground Rdtransport
- Foxground Rd Opp Local Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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