Thinking about buying your first home in Kellyville (2155)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Kellyville is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Kellyville a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Kellyville (2155) 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
Kellyville suits families on high incomes who want a large, owner-occupied house in a well-resourced suburb. The median household income of $3,044 per week reflects the local demographic, and the SEIFA decile of 10 out of 10 confirms concentrated affluence. With 11 public schools averaging an ICSEA of 1100 and 27 childcare services meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard, the family infrastructure is genuinely strong. The median house price of $1,900,000 sets a high floor.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out at the house level. The median house price of $1,900,000 sits well above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, so stamp duty relief does not apply. The walkability score of 58 means you will depend heavily on a car for daily life. More seriously, 34.3 per cent of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. Buyers who want walkable streets, transit access, or lower environmental risk should look elsewhere.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific lot you are buying is mapped as bushfire-prone under the NSW Rural Fire Service portal, given that 34.3 per cent of the postcode carries that designation, and confirm what BAL rating applies to any structure. - Verify flood and overland drainage overlays with Hills Shire Council, as the data block does not include flood risk detail. - Confirm the unit you are considering is not in a strata scheme with unresolved defect or levy issues, given the 10.3 per cent unit price movement and relatively thin sales volume of 72 transactions.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Kellyville?
BOCSAR · KELLYVILLE 2155
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,86612 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−77%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Trend unavailableHills Shire
Within LGA: Hills Shire
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%212 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT19%64 reports
ASSAULT17%58 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED68%
NON-DOMESTIC32%
Across 57 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Kellyville
32
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
Rouse Hill station · 2.8 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 29 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
7.5µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
16.0µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
3.1pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rouse Hill 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 153 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here sit around the Sydney middle. A balance of rental stock and owner-occupier demand.
Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed
$670per week
Sep 2025 · 153 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
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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 · 2155
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2155. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hills Shire
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hills Shire postcodes, or explore the full Hills Shire suburb index.
Kellyville is the primary suburb with postcode 2155 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Kellyville is the main locality.
Which local government area is Kellyville in?
Kellyville (2155) is located in the Hills Shire local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Kellyville?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Kellyville (2155) 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 Kellyville flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Kellyville. 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 Kellyville?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Kellyville (2155), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Kellyville (2155) 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 Kellyville (2155). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Kellyville changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Kellyville (2155) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
