Side by sideSuburb comparison

Killara vs Strathdownie.

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 (971) sits above Strathdownie (961).

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 (971 vs 961).

Common questionsKillara vs Strathdownie

Common questions

Does Killara or Strathdownie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 971 vs 961 in Strathdownie. 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

Killara
Metric
Strathdownie

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$120/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$120/wk
$102/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
97.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,023
Population
176
49
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
20
971
Avg ICSEA
961

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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