Killcare Heights
NSW 2257 · Central Coast
812 (2021) → 829 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Killcare Heights is a stable suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2257, about 42km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.88M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 29/100, and is right by the coast. Killcare Heights has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (7.51%), New Zealand (1.72%), USA (1.23%), Germany (0.99%), China (0.86%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.99%), Russian (0.99%), Polish (0.74%), German (0.49%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1040 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Empire Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1038
- Pretty Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1104
- Coast Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.5kmICSEA 1090
- Ettalong Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 972
- Brisbania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 1016
- Woy Woy South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 994
- Woy Woy Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 974
- Umina Beach Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 1011
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Woy Woy CampusSecondary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 970
- Kincumber Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 999
- Brisbane Water Secondary College Umina CampusSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 966
- Kincumber High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.4kmICSEA 1030
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Killcare Heights
Is Killcare Heights safe?
Killcare Heights 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 1,355 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Killcare Heights?
In Killcare Heights, the median house price is $1.88M. Median weekly house rent is $640.
How far is Killcare Heights from Sydney CBD?
Killcare Heights is about 42.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 138 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Killcare Heights?
Killcare Heights has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Killcare Heights?
Killcare Heights has a transport score of 29/100 and 9 bus stops.