East Killara vs East Lindfield
The verdict
East Killara is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.79M versus $4.03M in East Lindfield. East Lindfield rates higher for transport (82 vs 64). East Lindfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (48 vs 52 min).
Scores
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 90 |
| Transport | 64 | 82 |
| Education | 96 | 96 |
| Liveability | 84 | 94 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,895 | 3,710 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,005 | $3,457 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 74.4% |
| Born in Australia | 43.1% | 58.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 3.1 |
Growth: East Killara High Growth · East Lindfield High Growth
Property
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.79M | $4.03M |
| Median unit price | $462K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 9.9% | -2.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,450 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 48 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 135 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 54 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 27 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 725 | 782 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,178 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Killara · East Lindfield
Transport
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 42 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 48 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 2 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 9.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.3 km | 11.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | 8.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| East Killara | East Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,895 | 3,710 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,048 | 3,839 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,754 | 6,086 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Killara or East Lindfield?
East Killara and East Lindfield have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, East Killara or East Lindfield?
East Killara is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.79M versus $4.03M.
Which has better schools, East Killara or East Lindfield?
East Lindfield has a higher average school ICSEA (East Killara 1148 vs East Lindfield 1178; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Killara or East Lindfield?
East Lindfield has the higher transport score (East Killara 64/100 vs East Lindfield 82/100).
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