East Killara

East Killara is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of East Killara's population is estimated at around 3063 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 168 people (5.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2895 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 3041, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 960 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. East Killara's 5.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (4.4%), along with the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to grow by 344 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 12.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in East Killara is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Development activity data is being compiled for this area.

Compared to Greater Sydney, East Killara shows substantially reduced construction. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints.

East Killara has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include the Killara Golf Club Residential Development, Lourdes Retirement Village Expansion, Buckingham Road Residential Development, and Killara High School Upgrade. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Employment conditions in East Killara remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

East Killara has a highly educated workforce, with the technology sector prominent. Its unemployment rate is 4.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, 1,433 residents are employed, aligning with Greater Sydney's unemployment rate of 4.2%. However, workforce participation in East Killara is lower at 55.5% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries for employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Notably, professional & technical services have a higher share of employment in East Killara than the regional level, with an employment share 1.7 times greater.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 3.8% of East Killara's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 8.6%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.1%, while employment decreased by 1.6%, resulting in a 1.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to East Killara's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.6% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 shows East Killara's median income among taxpayers was $50,526 with an average of $102,141. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates for East Killara would be approximately $56,897 (median) and $115,021 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household incomes rank at the 96th percentile ($3,005 weekly), while personal income ranks lower at the 68th percentile. The predominant income cohort in East Killara spans 39.7% of locals (1,216 people) in the $4000+ category, differing from the metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. Economic strength is evident through 50.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 15.9% of income, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 96th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

East Killara is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

East Killara's dwelling structure in its latest Census comprised 99.7% houses and 0.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 68.8% houses and 31.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in East Killara was 48.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.0% and rented dwellings at 11.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,900, higher than Sydney metro's $3,500. Median weekly rent was $1,000 compared to Sydney metro's $630. Nationally, East Killara's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $3,900 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

East Killara features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 88.5% of all households, including 55.1% couples with children, 22.1% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 11.5%, with lone person households at 10.4% and group households making up 0.7% of the total. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.9.

East Killara shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

East Killara has notably higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 55.4% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 35.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational pathways account for 15.5%, with advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 6.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.3% in secondary, 9.9% in primary, and 8.7% in tertiary education. Killara High School serves 1,685 students and ranks highly nationally (ICSEA: 1154). Secondary schools dominate with one school, while primary students attend nearby catchments. East Killara has a high concentration of school places per resident at 55.0, significantly above the regional average of 20.6, attracting students from surrounding areas.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

East Killara has 27 active public transport stops operating, with a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 42 individual routes, offering a total of 602 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 124 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 86 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

East Killara's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

East Killara shows excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 67% (2,057 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Sydney's 79.6%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are asthma and arthritis, affecting 5.1% and 5.0% of residents respectively. 78.1% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 76.0%. East Killara has a lower proportion of seniors (aged 65 and over), at 18.9% (578 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 20.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are strong and align with the general population's health profile.

East Killara is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

East Killara has a high level of cultural diversity, with 55.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in East Killara, comprising 35.7% of the population. However, Judaism is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Sydney, making up 2.7% of East Killara's population versus 2.5%.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese residents comprise 38.8%, substantially higher than the regional average of 17.8%. English ancestry makes up 15.4%, significantly lower than the regional average of 22.4%, while Australian ancestry is also lower at 11.6% compared to the regional average of 17.4%. Notably, Korean (2.6%), Hungarian (0.5%), and Russian (0.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented in East Killara compared to regional averages.

East Killara hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in East Killara is 43 years, which is considerably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are particularly prominent at 17.3%, while the 25-34 group is comparatively smaller at 7.2% compared to Greater Sydney. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 15.2% to 17.3%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 35-44 has declined from 10.4% to 9.4%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in East Killara's age structure. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 119 people (59%) from 202 to 322. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above are expected to account for 65% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.