Moving to Killarney Vale NSW 2261
What the official numbers say about living in Killarney Vale — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,524 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Killarney Vale grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,952 → 7,491 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Killarney Vale scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (73% of workers), while 24% work from home.
Nearest train station: Tuggerah, 7.8 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Somersby Airfield, 15.1 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 60 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 12 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 20 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Killarney Vale profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Killarney Vale Public School 650 m · Brooke Avenue Public School 950 m · Central Coast Montessori 1.3 km · Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary School 1.4 km · Killarney Vale Preschool 1.4 km · Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus 1.4 km · St John Fisher Catholic Primary School 2.3 km · Bateau Bay Public School 2.9 km
Groceries: Coles 300 m · Woolworths 1.1 km · ALDI 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Community Park 200 m · Avery Street Reserve 400 m · Pioneer Park 550 m · Killarney Vale Foreshore 900 m · McColl Park 1 km · Rotary Park 1.3 km · Debra Anne Drive Reserve 1.3 km · Lion's Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Killarney Vale, most often seen first: Australian Pelican · Rainbow Lorikeet · Little Pied Cormorant · Australian Magpie · Noisy Miner · Chestnut Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Killarney Vale, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killarney Vale here | 7,491 | — | 3/10 | 19% |
| Tumbi Umbi | 5,369 | — | 7/10 | 60% |
| Bateau Bay | 12,516 | — | 5/10 | 28% |
| Shelly Beach | 1,313 | — | 9/10 | 16% |
| Long Jetty | 6,736 | — | 3/10 | 13% |
| Toowoon Bay | 543 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Berkeley Vale | 8,951 | — | 4/10 | 36% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Dobell — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2261 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Killarney Vale profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week.
The population grew 8% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,952 people to 7,491. It sits about 60 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Tuggerah station is roughly 7.8 km away. Local government is Central Coast council, and the federal seat is Dobell.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Killarney Vale vs Tumbi Umbi · Killarney Vale vs Bateau Bay.
Nearby guides: Tumbi Umbi · Bateau Bay · Shelly Beach · Long Jetty · Toowoon Bay · Berkeley Vale.
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