Side by sideSuburb comparison

Killara vs Bandiana.

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 (996) sits above Bandiana (988).

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 (996 vs 988).

Common questionsKillara vs Bandiana

Common questions

Does Killara or Bandiana have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 996 vs 988 in Bandiana. 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
Bandiana

Price & Market

Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$271,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$340/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$289/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
46.0%
Renter occupied
47.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
12,771
Population
855
36
Median age
23

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
996
Avg ICSEA
988

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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