East Killara

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2071
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 15.74% capital gain.

It also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $3,750,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 5.34% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $1650.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in EAST KILLARA usually have to wait an average of 101.1 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The NSW suburb ranks 955th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.29% return.

It also places places 836th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

East Killara, located approximately 15 kilometres northwest of Sydney's central business district, is a suburb on the Upper North Shore within the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council. It borders Garigal National Park to the east and Eastern Arterial Road/Birdwood Avenue to the west. The main thoroughfare is Koola Avenue, which extends from Birdwood Avenue to Albany Crescent.

As of the 2021 census, East Killara had 2,895 residents. Approximately 43.1% of the population was born in Australia, with significant communities from China (19.4%), Hong Kong (6.4%), and England (4.3%). The median weekly household income was $3,005, higher than the national average of $1,746. The suburb predominantly comprises separate houses, accounting for 99.5% of dwellings.

East Killara offers a small shopping centre with a bakery/supermarket, café, pharmacy, fruit market, liquor store, hairdresser, veterinary hospital, general practitioner, and real estate agent.

Educational facilities in the suburb include Killara High School, a public secondary school established in 1968. The school is recognised for its strong academic performance and offers a range of co-curricular programs, including music, art, dance, drama, debating, and sports.

Public transportation is available through bus services, with routes connecting East Killara to surrounding areas. The suburb's proximity to Garigal National Park provides residents access to natural bushland and recreational activities.

East Killara offers a blend of residential tranquillity, convenient amenities, and access to natural surroundings, making it a desirable suburb for many residents. 

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