Lindfield West vs Killara
Killara scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Killara (1156) sits above Lindfield West (1151).
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Lindfield West and Killara side by side
| Measure | Lindfield West | Killara |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $3,975,000 |
| Median unit | – | $549,360 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1400/wk | $1500/wk |
| Unit rent | $900/wk | $790/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1151 | 1156 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 15 |
| Population | – | 10,620 |
| Median age | – | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1089 mm | 1186 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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 (1156 vs 1151).
Lindfield West vs Killara: common questions
Does Lindfield West or Killara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Killara scores 1156 vs 1151 in Lindfield West. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lindfield West or Killara?
Killara scores 46/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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