East Killara vs Killara
East Killara (median $3,900,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Killara ($3,975,000). Over the past year, East Killara (+14.1%) ran 15.2 percentage points ahead of Killara (-1.1%) on house-price growth.
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East Killara and Killara side by side
| Measure | East Killara | Killara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,900,000 | $3,975,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.1% | -1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1500/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | $790/wk | $790/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1142 | 1156 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 5 | 15 |
| Population | 2,895 | 10,620 |
| Median age | 43 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1227 mm | 1186 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.1°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Killara scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killara (1156) sits above East Killara (1142). East Killara skews owner-occupied (86%), Killara runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
- For buyers
- East Killara is the lower entry point at $3,900,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- East Killara carries both higher gross yield (2.00% vs 1.96%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Killara edges out on average school ICSEA (1156 vs 1142). East Killara also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
East Killara vs Killara: common questions
Is East Killara or Killara cheaper to buy in?
East Killara has the lower median house price at $3,900,000, roughly 2% below Killara ($3,975,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, East Killara or Killara?
Over the past 12 months, East Killara grew +14.1% vs -1.1% in Killara, a gap of 15.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does East Killara or Killara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 1156 vs 1142 in East Killara. 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.
Which is more walkable, East Killara or Killara?
Killara scores 46/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, East Killara or Killara?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.00% in East Killara vs 1.96% in Killara. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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