KILLARA

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $3,953,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $1,089,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,441
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 31.1%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 10,620
Density 2,293.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

KILLARA Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $3,953,000
House Sales Volume 36 sales
Unit Median $1,089,000
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House No data
2 Bed Unit $800/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,200/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

KILLARA Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,441 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.22x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

KILLARA 1,441/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

KILLARA has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

KILLARA Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

10,620
Total Population
2,293
people/km² density
31.1%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
China
3,303 people
31.1%
2
England
2,627 people
24.7%
3
Australia
2,072 people
19.5%
4
Ireland
798 people
7.5%
5
Scotland
730 people
6.9%

Transport

21.5 km
to Sydney CBD
28 min
drive to CBD
44 min
transit to CBD
Has Station
in this suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

KILLARA Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About KILLARA

Killara is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 21.5km from CBD, about 44 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 10,620 with a density of 2293 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $3,953,000, above Sydney average; unit median $1,089,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1441 per 100,000, 0.22x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: Chinese comprises 31.10%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (24.74%) and Australian (19.51%), a major Chinese community in Sydney.

Transport: Has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Killara has a house median of $3,953,000 and unit median of $1,089,000. Property prices are significantly above Sydney median, a premium residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Killara has a crime rate of 1441 per 100,000, which is 0.22x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: Ravenswood School for Girls, 2024 HSC results: 344 Distinguished Achievers, 17 All Rounders, 5 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 90.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Killara has a population of 10,620, with Chinese comprising 31.10%. One of Sydney's major Chinese communities, with abundant Chinese services and shops. Main ethnic groups: Chinese (31.10%), English (24.74%), Aust (19.51%), Irish (7.51%), Scottish (6.87%).

Killara is approximately 21.5km from Sydney CBD, about 28 minutes by car or 44 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T1 North Shore & Western Line; T9 Northern Line line(s). Outer ring suburb, moderate commute time.