Thinking about buying your first home in Killara (2071)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Killara 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 Killara a good suburb to buy in 2026?
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
Killara suits established families on high incomes who want large homes on the Upper North Shore, close to quality schooling. The public secondary school sits in a postcode with a mean ICSEA of 1153, well above the national average of 1000. At a median house price of $4,080,000, you need serious borrowing capacity or significant equity. The 72% owner-occupier rate and median household income of $2,802 per week reflect a settled, affluent neighbourhood.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. The median house price sits far above the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold, and even the median unit at $1,200,000 offers no stamp duty relief. Walkability is poor, scoring 39 and sitting in the 38th percentile for Sydney, so car dependence is real. Most critically, 42.5% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. It affects insurance costs, building restrictions, and evacuation planning.
What to verify before you bid
- Confirm whether the specific lot you are buying is mapped as bushfire-prone under the Ku-ring-gai LEP and obtain a Section 10.7 certificate, given that 42.5% of the postcode carries that designation. - Commission a BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) assessment before exchange, as construction standards and ongoing insurance premiums will vary significantly by rating. - Check strata records carefully for any unit purchase. With 43% of dwellings being flats and a median unit price of $1,200,000, levy arrears and deferred maintenance are worth scrutinising.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Killara?
BOCSAR · KILLARA 2071
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K1,53512 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−81%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Ku-ring-gai
Within LGA: Ku-ring-gai
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT56%57 reports
ASSAULT31%32 reports
TRANSPORT REGULATORY OFFENCES13%13 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED45%
NON-DOMESTIC55%
Across 31 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 Killara
17
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
Reading may be delayed · 00:00 AEST
Macquarie Park station · 4.5 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 26 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
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
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Castle Cove2069
$840▲$40
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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 · 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.
Killara is the primary suburb with postcode 2071 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Killara is the main locality.
Which local government area is Killara in?
Killara (2071) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Killara?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for 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 Killara flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in 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 Killara?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Killara (2071), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is 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 Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Killara changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Killara (2071) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
