East Killara vs St Ives
The verdict
St Ives is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.35M versus $3.79M in East Killara. East Killara rates higher for transport (64 vs 57). East Killara is closer to the coast (10.4 km vs 11.6 km).
Scores
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 64 | 57 |
| Education | 96 | 95 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,895 | 18,384 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,005 | $2,888 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 68.3% |
| Born in Australia | 43.1% | 50.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.9 |
Growth: East Killara High Growth · St Ives Stable
Property
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $3.79M | $3.35M |
| Median unit price | $462K | $1.13M |
| House price YoY | 9.9% | -4.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,550 | $1,425 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 71 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 27 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 125 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 725 | 1,578 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 10 |
| Government | 1 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,148 | 1,128 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Killara · St Ives
Transport
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 52 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 3.5 km |
Liveability
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 26 |
| Parks | 2 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 18 | 591 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.4 km | 11.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.3 km | 16.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.3 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.8 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| East Killara | St Ives | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,895 | 18,384 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,048 | 19,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,754 | 19,259 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 1.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Killara or St Ives?
East Killara and St Ives have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, East Killara or St Ives?
St Ives is more affordable, with a median house price of $3.35M versus $3.79M.
Which has better schools, East Killara or St Ives?
East Killara has a higher average school ICSEA (East Killara 1148 vs St Ives 1128; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Killara or St Ives?
East Killara has the higher transport score (East Killara 64/100 vs St Ives 57/100).
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