Killarney Vale at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
7,491
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Killarney Vale.
The postcode for Killarney Vale is 2261 (NSW).
Killarney Vale (2261) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Killarney Vale has roughly 7,491 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Killarney Vale scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Killarney Vale's population at 7,491, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
7,491
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$385/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
7,491
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
437
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Killarney Vale.
Local schools for Killarney Vale
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Government School Catchment
Killarney Vale Public School
Brooke Avenue Public School
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Killarney Vale.
- What is the Killarney Vale postcode?
- Killarney Vale is in the 2261 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Killarney Vale?
- Killarney Vale is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2261, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Killarney Vale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $385, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Killarney Vale?
- There are 20 schools serving Killarney Vale on this page, including Killarney Vale Public School, Brooke Avenue Public School, The Central Coast Montessori Primary School.
- How walkable is Killarney Vale?
- Killarney Vale has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Killarney Vale?
- Killarney Vale is close to Tumbi Umbi, Bay Village, Shelly Beach, Long Jetty, Bateau Bay.
- What is the population of Killarney Vale?
- The population of Killarney Vale is approximately 7,491 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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