What suburb is postcode 2071?

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

Which local government area is Killara in?

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

What data does Stickybeak show for Killara?

Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for 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 Killara flood prone?

Flood risk varies street by street in 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 Killara?

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

Is 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 Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.

How is Killara changing?

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

Killara 2071 suburb insights

Postcode 2071 covers Killara, a residential suburb within the Ku-ring-gai local government area of New South Wales. Stickybeak analyses Killara across four dimensions that matter to buyers: affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, and first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle quality (school catchments, childcare, walkability, and CBD commute times), risk factors (flood zone mapping, bushfire prone land, air quality, and traffic volume), and suburb momentum (development pipeline, price trajectory over time, and ABS demographic data). The section navigation at the top of the page lets you jump directly to any part of the analysis. All figures are sourced from NSW government and federal datasets and refreshed as new data is published.

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

All data has limits. See our data caveats.

Can I afford Killara?

Serviceability check

What would a typical mortgage look like in Killara? Based on the suburb median of $4,080,000 (houses) and the local median household income.

Monthly repayment

$20,139/mo

6.3% variable · Apr 2026

Repayment-to-income

165.9%

Stretch

Loan assumptions

$3,264,000 loan

20% deposit ($816,000)

30-year P&I

At today's rate, repayments here would eat 166% of the typical local household's gross income. That is out of reach for most buyers.

Repayment burden vs Sydney median income

Killara165.9%

Sydney median income224.5%

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.

East Killara 2071$430,00017% RTI Gordon 2072$900,00037% RTI Pymble 2073$1,056,50043% RTI

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

Can I afford Killara?

Rental market in 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 Killara

GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW

03:25 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 Killara change?

Investor activity in Killara

2071 · ATO Taxation Statistics · ~18-month lag

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

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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 Lindfield 2070 Pymble 2073 Roseville 2069

Frequently asked questions

What suburb is postcode 2071?: Killara is the primary suburb with postcode 2071 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Killara is the main locality.
Which local government area is Killara in?: Killara (2071) is located in the Ku-ring-gai local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Killara?: Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for 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 Killara flood prone?: Flood risk varies street by street in 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 Killara?: The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Killara (2071), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is 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 Killara (2071). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Killara changing?: The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Killara (2071) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.

Explore Killara in depth

Dig deeper into specific topics for 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.