NSW2071· Pop. 13,510Ku-ring-gai

KILLARA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

70

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$1,725,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-48.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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KILLARA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$850/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+2.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-23.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.96%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

44 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$2100k
2021
$2909k
2022
$2880k
2023
$2794k
2024
$2980k
2025
$3355k
2026
$1725k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

KILLARA is a metropolitan NSW suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,839/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.8%

74.5% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+0.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

31.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

48.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

430 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.4 km

Middle ring

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

6 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

10.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,316/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 2071

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Beaumont Road Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1164(97%)
310 students19:1 student–teacher47% girls67% top SEA quarter

Killara Public School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1148(95%)
273 students19:1 student–teacher51% girls60% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Killara High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1147(95%)
1,803 students15:1 student–teacher42% girls60% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
88/ 100

1.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Top tier
1153ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 3 tram🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

52

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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