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Mount Keira suburb profile

Mount Keira occupies a bushland setting on the lower slopes of the Illawarra escarpment in the Wollongong area, known for its walking tracks, lookout points and leafy streets that look over the coast. The suburb has a quiet, residential feel popular with people who value outdoor life, from families and retirees to outdoor enthusiasts, and many homes back onto native bush. Housing ranges from timber cottages and bungalow-style homes to larger houses on the hillside, and residents enjoy a neighbourhood atmosphere with local shops close by, bus links into Wollongong and easy access to the University and the beaches.

Mount Keira property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Mount Keira sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show house values fell marginally, down 1.5% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months six houses were sold, and over the last 12 months houses sold in a median of 19 days.

The rental market in Mount Keira recorded average house rent of $925 and average unit rent of $520 over the last 12 months. House rents rose a solid 6.3% over the year, while unit rents grew sharply, up 15.6%, so unit rents increased faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-1.5%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
6N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
19N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$925$520
Change in rent
Past 12 months
6.3%15.6%

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Mount Keira demographics

Families are prominent in Mount Keira: couple families with children are the largest group at 51.4%. Together with couple families without children (35.4%), they account for 86.8% of families. One-parent families make up 12.6% and other families 0.6%.

Mount Keira is a community of 1,691 people with a median age of 40. The median total household income is $2,476 a week, roughly $128,752 a year.

Homes in Mount Keira are predominantly owner-occupied: 43.3% are owned outright and 41.2% are owned with a mortgage, making owner-occupation 84.5% overall, while renters account for 15.5%.

Suburbs near Mount Keira

Some popular suburbs near Mount Keira include:

  • Keiraville: Leafy suburb centred around parks and a prominent university precinct.
  • West Wollongong: Coastal urban precinct with a mix of shops and apartment living.
  • Mount Pleasant: Residential hill suburb with sweeping coastal and escarpment views.
  • Mangerton: Established residential area with tree-lined streets and family homes.
  • Gwynneville: Inner-city fringe suburb with a mix of older homes and services.

How does Mount Keira compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Mount Keira’s median house price is 32.5% higher than West Wollongong’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Keiraville have risen 1.9% more than in Mount Keira over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Mount Keira are selling 48.6% faster than in Keiraville.

Choose the right real estate agents in Mount Keira

In Mount Keira ,17 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 47.8% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.63% and 2.63%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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