Moving to Killarney Heights NSW 2087
What the official numbers say about living in Killarney Heights — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $923 a week, against a median household income of $3,426 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Killarney Heights grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,453 → 4,502 people).
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, China, France; most spoken languages besides English: French, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Killarney Heights sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (33% of workers), while 62% work from home.
Nearest train station: Roseville, 3.8 km west.
Nearest metro station: Chatswood, 4.2 km south-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Chatswood Transport Interchange, 4.1 km south-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Manly Wharf, 6.8 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Rose Bay Seaplane Base, 11.5 km south.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 52 schools · 46 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 66 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Killarney Heights profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Killarney Heights Public School 150 m · Killarney Heights High School 300 m · Aspect Vern Barnett School 1.2 km · Forestville Public School 1.5 km · Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School 1.6 km · Castle Cove Public School 1.7 km · Forestville Montessori School 1.8 km · Glenaeon Rudolf Steiner School 1.9 km
Groceries: Coles 1.4 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · ALDI 2.8 km · IGA 2.8 km · Indian Grocery Warehouse Chatswood 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Adare Reserve 450 m · Ballina Reserve 500 m · Shannon Reserve 500 m · Starkey Reserve 550 m · Donegal Reserve 650 m · Waterford Reserve 650 m · Calca Reserve 700 m · Finian Reserve 750 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Killarney Heights, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Sulphur-crested Cockatoo · Laughing Kookaburra · Australian Magpie · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Killarney Heights, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney Heights here | 4,502 | — | 10/10 | 57% |
| Castle Cove | 2,643 | — | 10/10 | 50% |
| Forestville | 8,659 | — | 10/10 | 38% |
| Roseville Chase | 1,618 | — | 10/10 | 43% |
| Middle Cove | 1,327 | — | 10/10 | 61% |
| Castlecrag | 2,965 | — | 10/10 | 42% |
| Willoughby East | 1,864 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Northern Beaches — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Warringah — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2087 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Killarney Heights profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $923 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 1% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,453 people to 4,502. It sits about 11 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Roseville station is roughly 3.8 km away. Local government is Northern Beaches council, and the federal seat is Warringah.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Killarney Heights vs Castle Cove · Killarney Heights vs Forestville.
Nearby guides: Castle Cove · Forestville · Roseville Chase · Middle Cove · Castlecrag · Willoughby East.
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