Killcare at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
517
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Killcare.
The postcode for Killcare is 2257 (NSW).
Killcare (2257) sits in the Central Coast region of NSW.
Killcare has roughly 517 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 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 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 12 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Killcare's population at 517, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
517
Median age
53
Family households
75%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$445/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
517
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
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
10
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Killcare.
Local schools for Killcare
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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.
- What is the Killcare postcode?
- Killcare is in the 2257 postcode, in NSW, in the Central Coast Council region.
- Where is Killcare?
- Killcare is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2257, in the Central Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Killcare?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $445.
- What schools are in Killcare?
- There are 20 schools serving Killcare on this page, including Pretty Beach Public School, Empire Bay Public School, Ettalong Public School.
- How walkable is Killcare?
- Killcare has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Killcare?
- Killcare is close to Hardys Bay, Box Head, Pretty Beach, Wagstaffe, Killcare Heights.
- What is the population of Killcare?
- The population of Killcare is approximately 517 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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