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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Killara is a high growth suburb in Ku-ring-gai, NSW 2071, about 13km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $4.13M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2071 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1134 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Beaumont Road Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1164
- Killara Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1148
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ravenswood School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1185
- Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1164
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1168
- 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 1098
- Lindfield Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1162
- Gordon West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1150
- Killara High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1147
- Aurora CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.4km
- Lindfield Learning VillageCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1152
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1,337 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Killara?
In Killara, the median house price is $4.13M and the median unit price is $1.15M. Median weekly house rent is $1,450.
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 1156 (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.