Killcare Heights at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
812
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Killcare Heights.
The postcode for Killcare Heights is 2257 (NSW).
Killcare Heights (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Killcare Heights has roughly 812 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Killcare Heights scores 2/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Killcare Heights's population at 812, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
812
Median age
50
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
812
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Killcare Heights.
Local schools for Killcare Heights
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Government School Catchment
Pretty Beach Public School
Empire Bay Public School
Ettalong Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Killcare Heights.
- What is the Killcare Heights postcode?
- Killcare Heights is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Killcare Heights?
- Killcare Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Killcare Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Killcare Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Killcare Heights on this page, including Pretty Beach Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Coast Christian School.
- How walkable is Killcare Heights?
- Killcare Heights has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Killcare Heights?
- Killcare Heights is close to Killcare, Hardys Bay, Box Head, Bouddi, Pretty Beach.
- What is the population of Killcare Heights?
- The population of Killcare Heights is approximately 812 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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