Moving to East Killara NSW 2071
What the official numbers say about living in East Killara — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $1,000 a week, against a median household income of $3,005 a week.
Who you'll be living with
East Killara grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,880 → 2,895 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: China, Hong Kong, England; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), East Killara sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (37% of workers), while 59% work from home.
Nearest train station: Killara, 1.9 km south-west.
Nearest metro station: Chatswood, 4.6 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Gordon Interchange, 2.3 km west.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 14.9 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 13 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 54 schools · 45 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 53 parks — see them all on the East Killara profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Killara High School 450 m · Lindfield East Public School 1.4 km · Newington College Lindfield Preparatory School 1.6 km · St Ives High School 2.1 km · Cromehurst School 2.1 km · Masada College 2.1 km · Ravenswood School for Girls 2.2 km · Northern Sydney IEC 2.2 km
Groceries: Killara Bakery Cafe & Groceries 400 m · IGA 1.5 km · Harris Farm Markets 2.3 km · Supamart IGA 2.3 km · Coles 2.3 km · Woolworths 2.5 km
Parks and reserves: Redfield Reserve 250 m · Jane MacGillivray Place 400 m · Killara Park 900 m · East Gordon Park 1.3 km · Founders Way 1.4 km · Dukes Green 1.5 km · East Lindfield Park 1.5 km · Pleasant Avenue Reserve 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around East Killara, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Noisy Miner · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Brush-turkey · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to East Killara, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Killara here | 2,895 | — | 10/10 | 91% |
| East Lindfield | 3,710 | — | 10/10 | 96% |
| Davidson | 2,725 | — | 10/10 | 96% |
| Killara | 10,620 | — | 10/10 | 89% |
| Lindfield | 10,943 | — | 10/10 | 91% |
| Gordon | 8,795 | — | 10/10 | 88% |
| Roseville | 10,340 | — | 10/10 | 85% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Ku-ring-gai — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bradfield — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2071 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full East Killara profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $1,000 a week.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,880 people to 2,895. It sits about 13 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Killara station is roughly 1.9 km away. Local government is Ku-ring-gai council, and the federal seat is Bradfield.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: East Killara vs East Lindfield · East Killara vs Davidson.
Nearby guides: East Lindfield · Davidson · Killara · Lindfield · Gordon · Roseville.
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