Killara vs Lindfield
The verdict
Lindfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.04M versus $4.13M in Killara. Lindfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (30 vs 33 min).
Scores
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 96 |
| Transport | 96 | 96 |
| Education | 95 | 96 |
| Liveability | 91 | 95 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,620 | 10,943 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,802 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.2% | 74.5% |
| Born in Australia | 50.6% | 53.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Killara High Growth · Lindfield High Growth
Property
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $4.13M | $4.04M |
| Median unit price | $1.15M | $1.33M |
| House price YoY | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| Rental yield (house) | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 70 | 72 |
Median price history
Safety
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 85 | 128 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 19 | 46 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 132 | 146 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,337 | 1,910 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 8 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,156 | 1,149 |
See the full school list on each profile: Killara · Lindfield
Transport
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 96 | 96 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 62 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 33 | 30 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 510 m | 880 m |
Liveability
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 9 |
| Parks | 12 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.3 km | 11.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.6 km | 5.3 km |
Population & growth
| Killara | Lindfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,620 | 10,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,182 | 11,323 |
| Projected 2041 | 17,441 | 17,950 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.30% | 0.86% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Killara or Lindfield?
Killara and Lindfield have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Killara or Lindfield?
Lindfield is more affordable, with a median house price of $4.04M versus $4.13M.
Which has better schools, Killara or Lindfield?
Killara has a higher average school ICSEA (Killara 1156 vs Lindfield 1149; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Killara or Lindfield?
Killara and Lindfield have similar transport scores.
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