What suburb is postcode 2071?

East Killara is the primary suburb with postcode 2071 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — East Killara is the main locality.

Which local government area is East Killara in?

East Killara (2071) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.

What data does Stickybeak show for East Killara?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for East Killara (2071) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).

Is East Killara flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in East Killara. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.

What are the best schools near East Killara?

The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for East Killara (2071), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.

Is East Killara (2071) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?

The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in East Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is East Killara changing?

The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for East Killara (2071) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

East Killara 2071 suburb insights

Located in the Ku-ring-gai council area, East Killara (2071) is one of greater Sydney's residential suburbs covered by Stickybeak's property analysis tool. The 16 data cards on this page address four questions every buyer should ask: whether you can afford the suburb (median prices, rental yield, first home buyer schemes), what life would be like there (schools, childcare, walkability, commute to the CBD), whether there are any dealbreakers (flood risk, bushfire zones, air quality, traffic), and how East Killara is likely to change over time (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics). Data is drawn from NSW Planning, Transport for NSW, the ABS, and other authoritative government sources. Use the sticky navigation bar at the top to move directly between sections.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford East Killara?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in East Killara? Based on the suburb median of $3,419,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$16,877/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

129.6%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$2,735,200 loan

20% deposit ($683,800)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 130% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

East Killara129.6%

Sydney median income188.1%

30% stress line

Assumes a 20% deposit and a 30-year P&I owner-occupier loan at the current Sydney variable rate. Your actual rate, deposit, and income will differ.

Sources: RBA Table F6 (rate), ABS Census 2021 G02 (income), suburb median sale.

Nearby suburbs with lower medians

Still looking? These suburbs are closer to reach.

Killara 2071$430,00016% RTI Gordon 2072$900,00034% RTI Pymble 2073$1,056,50040% RTI

Based on median prices and a 20% deposit at 6.27% variable.

Can I afford East Killara?

Rental market in East Killara

Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 44 new bond lodgements this quarter.

Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.

Median weekly rent · Unit · 2 bed

$800per week

Sep 2025 · 44 bonds lodged

Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters

Nearby suburbs · same combination

Gordon2072

$840▲$40

1.3 km away

Lindfield2070

$950▲$150

1.3 km away

Pymble2073

$800

3.0 km away

Castle Cove2069

$840▲$40

3.3 km away

NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Postal Areas (CC BY 4.0).

Any dealbreakers?

Air quality in East Killara

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

04:29 AEST

Macquarie Park station · 4.5 km from centroid

12-month median: AQI 26 · Good

Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.

Pollutants

nearest station

PM2.5i

4.0µg/m³

24-hr avg

PM10i

15.2µg/m³

24-hr avg

NO₂i

0.9pphm

1hr reading

AQI · last 12 months · daily mean

Macquarie Park station · 365 daily points

Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.

View dealbreakers as a standalone report →

DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2071

What’s in the pipeline

NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2071. Expected back by Q3 2026.

How might East Killara change?

Investor activity in East Killara

2071 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics (CC BY 2.5 AU).

What to do next

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Compare East Killara with another suburb

Also in Ku-ring-gai

Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Ku-ring-gai postcodes, or explore the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index.

Gordon 2072 Killara 2071 Lindfield 2070 Pymble 2073

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2071?: East Killara is the primary suburb with postcode 2071 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — East Killara is the main locality.
Which local government area is East Killara in?: East Killara (2071) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for East Killara?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for East Killara (2071) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is East Killara flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in East Killara. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near East Killara?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for East Killara (2071), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is East Killara (2071) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?: The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in East Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is East Killara changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for East Killara (2071) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore East Killara in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for East Killara 2071: see flood risk, schools, walkability, and rental market as standalone pages. Or browse the full Ku-ring-gai suburb index to compare nearby options.