Killara vs Lindfield
Lindfield (median $3,900,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than Killara ($3,975,000). Over the past year, Killara (-1.1%) ran 1.4 percentage points ahead of Lindfield (-2.5%) on house-price growth.
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Killara and Lindfield side by side
| Measure | Killara | Lindfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,975,000 | $3,900,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $554,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.1% | -2.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1500/wk | $1400/wk |
| Unit rent | $790/wk | $900/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1156 | 1154 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 76 |
| Transit score | 20 | 30 |
| Bike score | 15 | 95 |
| Population | 10,620 | 10,943 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1089 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.7°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
Lindfield scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 76/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killara (1156) sits above Lindfield (1154).
- For buyers
- Lindfield 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
- Killara carries both higher gross yield (1.96% vs 1.87%) 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 1154).
Killara vs Lindfield: common questions
Is Killara or Lindfield cheaper to buy in?
Lindfield 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, Killara or Lindfield?
Over the past 12 months, Killara grew -1.1% vs -2.5% in Lindfield, a gap of 1.4 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 Killara or Lindfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 1156 vs 1154 in Lindfield. 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, Killara or Lindfield?
Lindfield scores 76/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Killara or Lindfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.96% in Killara vs 1.87% in Lindfield. 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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