Killara vs Roseville
Killara (median $3,975,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Roseville ($4,100,000).
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Killara and Roseville side by side
| Measure | Killara | Roseville |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,975,000 | $4,100,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $601,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | -1.1% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1500/wk | $1600/wk |
| Unit rent | $790/wk | $900/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1156 | 1152 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 48 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 100 |
| Population | 10,620 | 10,340 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1186 mm | 1204 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.1°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
Roseville scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 48/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killara (1156) sits above Roseville (1152).
- For buyers
- Killara is the lower entry point at $3,975,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Roseville offers the higher gross rental yield (2.03% vs 1.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Killara edges out on average school ICSEA (1156 vs 1152).
Killara vs Roseville: common questions
Is Killara or Roseville cheaper to buy in?
Killara has the lower median house price at $3,975,000, roughly 3% below Roseville ($4,100,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Killara or Roseville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 1156 vs 1152 in Roseville. 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 Roseville?
Roseville scores 48/100 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 Roseville?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.03% in Roseville 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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