Suburb comparison
Killara vs Lindfield: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Killara commands a $70K premium on median property price over Lindfield; Killara is $150/wk cheaper per week to rent; Lindfield has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Ku-ring-gai
Killara
2071
Ku-ring-gai
Lindfield
2070
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Killara | Lindfield |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Killara leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 42.5%▲ | 43.9% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | B+▲(1) | B+(1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 3 | 5▲ |
FINANCEFinance Killara leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C▲(0) | C-(0) |
| Median house price | $4.08M | $4.01M |
| Median unit price | $1.20M | $1.24M |
| Median weekly rent | $850/wk | $1000/wk |
| Annual price growth | +9.2%▲ | +8.1% |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Lindfield leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C+▲(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 39 | 63▲ |
Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.
Which suits you?
Choose Killara if...
- Killara leads on Safety, Finance
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Tied on Family.
Choose Lindfield if...
- Lindfield leads on Lifestyle
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Family.
One email with the verdict. No follow-ups, no newsletter.
Common questions
- Is Killara or Lindfield more expensive?
- Killara has the higher median house price ($4.08M) compared with $4.01M in Lindfield.
- Which is better for renters — Killara or Lindfield?
- Median weekly rent is $850/wk in Killara and $1000/wk in Lindfield, making Killara the more affordable rental market.
- Is Killara or Lindfield at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Killara vs Lindfield?
- Killara has 3 schools in the postcode, and Lindfield has 5. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
Full suburb profiles