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Killara

NSW 2071 · Ku-ring-gai

10,620 (2021) → 11,182 est. (2025) · High Growth

Part of the Ku-ring-gai local government area (est. 135,452 residents)

94
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,620
Population
$3.84M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
96
Transport score

Killara is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2071, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $3.84M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is about 12km inland. Killara has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

12.6 km
To Sydney CBD
12.3 km
To coast
$1,550/wk
Median rent (house)
510 m
To nearest station

Demographics

10,620
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Ku-ring-gai LGA population (est. 2025)135,452
Median household income (weekly)$2,802
vs NSW median+51.5%
Bachelor degree or higher73.2%
Born in Australia50.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,020 / 1,575 / 105

Top countries of birth: China (13.81%), England (4.27%), Hong Kong (4.03%), South Korea (2.66%), India (2.19%)

Top languages: Mandarin (17.31%), Cantonese (7.79%), Korean (3.4%), Hindi (1.11%), Japan (1.04%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$3.84M-15.7%
Median house (2025)
$1.05M-24.5%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$1,550 / $700 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)34 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

9
Break & enter dwelling85/100k
9
Steal from dwelling85/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft19/100k
14
Domestic assault132/100k
2
Robbery19/100k
17
Non-domestic assault160/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 163 (all categories, latest year)1,535 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025

Schools

99

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

218
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1134 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1169
  • Killara Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1173
  • Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1143
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1177
  • Ravenswood School for Girls, Boarding HouseCombined · Independent · 1.1km
  • Lindfield Montessori PreschoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
  • Newington College - Lindfield Preparatory SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
  • Cromehurst SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1104
  • Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1156
  • Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1158
  • Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1148
  • Aurora CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4km
  • Lindfield Learning VillageCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1160

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

96
1Train
62Bus
CBD commute (est.)33 min (train)
Peak train frequency116/hr
Nearest train stationKillara (510 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.5°C
Summer max
16.5°C
Winter max
1,300mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

70 in suburbSupermarkets
412 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3412 in suburbParks
126 in suburbPlaygrounds
101Pools
71 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
60 in suburbGPs
70 in suburbPharmacies
142 in suburbChildcare
41 in suburbLibraries
584169 in suburbSports fields
4Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSydney Adventist Hospital (6.6 km)
Nearest vet1.3 km
Nearest airportSydney (19.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

88

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

7
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
584
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

48

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

34
Parks
10
Nature reserves
6
Bike paths
2
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
22
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

62

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
8
Galleries
4
Libraries
0
Arts centres
16
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
3
Clubs RSL/Leagues
2
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.38

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

51

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services8
Exceeding NQS or above3 of 8 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.75

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.30%
Projected population 204117,441
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Ku-ring-gai

Gordon$3.80M94transportLindfield$4.70M96transportWest Pymble$2.92M77transportEast Killara$3.66M64transportPymble$4.05M94transportRoseville$3.93M97transport

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Frequently asked questions about Killara

Is Killara safe?

Killara has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,535 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Killara?

In Killara, the median house price is $3.84M and the median unit price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.

How far is Killara from Sydney CBD?

Killara is about 12.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Killara?

Killara has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1162 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Killara?

Killara has a transport score of 96/100, including 1 train station and 62 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.