Considering East Killara? This page brings together 17 data cards on what it’s like to live there, what the catchments and amenities are, and where the suburb is heading. The analysis covers safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle.
Is East Killara a good suburb to buy in 2026?
East Killara (2071) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
East Killara suits established families on high incomes who want a quiet, owner-occupied neighbourhood with strong schools and no apartments in sight. The median house sits at $3,419,000, so you need serious borrowing capacity or equity behind you. The public school ICSEA score of 1153 is well above average, and 21 of 22 nearby childcare centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standard. The demographic skews older, settled, and professional.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median price sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and there is no unit stock to offer a lower entry point. The walkability score of 39 puts the suburb in the 38th percentile across Sydney, meaning a car is not optional, it is essential. Most pointedly, 42.5% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is a real and material risk, not a footnote.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm the exact bushfire risk overlay for any specific property you are considering via the NSW Rural Fire Service map, given that 42.5% of the postcode is affected. Asset Protection Zone requirements can significantly affect what you can build or plant. - Check home and contents insurance quotes before exchange. Bushfire-prone classification in Ku-ring-gai can produce sharp premium increases or coverage exclusions. - With only 24 sales recorded in the data window, comparable sales evidence is thin. Commission an independent valuation rather than relying solely on agent price guides.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in East Killara?
BOCSAR · EAST KILLARA 2071
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K72512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−91%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT58%7 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY25%3 reports
ASSAULT17%2 reports
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in East Killara
26
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
14:20 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 4.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.4µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
9.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
0.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 44 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$800per week
Sep 2025 · 44 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
Gordon2072
$840▲$40
1.3 km away
Lindfield2070
$950▲$150
1.3 km away
Pymble2073
$800
3.0 km away
Castle Cove2069
$840▲$40
3.3 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2071
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2071. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Ku-ring-gai
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Ku-ring-gai postcodes, or explore the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index.
East Killara is the primary suburb with postcode 2071 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — East Killara is the main locality.
Which local government area is East Killara in?
East Killara (2071) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for East Killara?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for East Killara (2071) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is East Killara flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in East Killara. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near East Killara?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for East Killara (2071), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is East Killara (2071) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in East Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is East Killara changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for East Killara (2071) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
