Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bandiana vs Killara.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Killara edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killara (996) sits above Bandiana (988).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Killara edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 988).

Common questionsBandiana vs Killara

Common questions

Does Bandiana or Killara have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 996 vs 988 in Bandiana. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Bandiana
Metric
Killara

Price & Market

$620,000
Median house
$271,440
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$289/wk
46.0%
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
855
Population
12,771
23
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
988
Avg ICSEA
996

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).