Killara at a glance
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Killara.
The postcode for Killara is 2071 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Killara (2071) sits in the Ku-ring-gai region of NSW.
Killara has roughly 10,620 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Killara scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Killara's population at 10,620, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,620
Median age
42
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$620/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
10,620
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
163
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
46
20
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Killara.
Local schools for Killara
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Government School Catchment
Cromehurst School
Lindfield Public School
Killara Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Killara.
- What is the Killara postcode?
- Killara is in the 2071 postcode, in NSW, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- Where is Killara?
- Killara is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2071. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Ku-ring-gai Council region.
- What is the average rent in Killara?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $620.
- What schools are in Killara?
- There are 20 schools serving Killara on this page, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Highfields Preparatory and Kindergarten School, Cromehurst School.
- How walkable is Killara?
- Killara has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 20, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Killara?
- Killara is close to Lindfield, Gordon, Lindfield West, East Killara, East Lindfield.
- What is the population of Killara?
- The population of Killara is approximately 10,620 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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