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East Killara
Sydney, New South Wales
100 Springdale Road, East Killara, New South Wales (2010-12-04).jpg
House, 100 Springdale Road
Population 2,895 (2021 census)
 • Density 905/km2 (2,340/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2071
Elevation 125 m (410 ft)
Area 3.2 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Location 15 km (9 mi) NW of Sydney CBD
LGA(s) Ku-ring-gai Council
State electorate(s) Davidson
Federal Division(s) Bradfield
Suburbs around East Killara:
Gordon St Ives Davidson
Killara East Killara Belrose
Lindfield East Lindfield Forestville

East Killara is a quiet suburb located on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 15 kilometres north of the Sydney city centre. This peaceful area is part of the Ku-ring-gai Council region.

East Killara is special because it's surrounded by beautiful bushland. This includes Garigal National Park to the east. The main road, Koola Avenue, runs through the suburb. While it shares a postcode with Killara, East Killara is its own distinct suburb.

The Story of East Killara

119 Springdale Road, East Killara, New South Wales (2010-12-04)
Contemporary family home, 119 Springdale Road

The name Killara comes from an Aboriginal word. It means permanent or always there.

East Killara became its own separate suburb on 5 August 1994. Before that, it was part of Killara.

Who Lives in East Killara?

At the 2021 census, there were 2,895 people living in East Killara. This suburb is a very diverse place!

  • About 43% of residents were born in Australia.
  • Many people also came from China (19.4%), Hong Kong (6.4%), and England (4.3%).
  • About 43% of homes speak only English.
  • Other languages spoken include Mandarin (21.8%) and Cantonese (15.9%).
  • Families in East Killara have a higher income than the national average.
  • Almost all homes in the suburb are separate houses. The average household has about 3.2 people.

Shopping and Services

80 Springdale Road, East Killara, New South Wales (2010-12-04)
Family home on Springdale Road

East Killara has a small shopping centre. It's a handy place for local residents. Here you can find:

  • A bakery and supermarket
  • A café
  • A pharmacy
  • A fruit market
  • A liquor store
  • A hairdresser
  • A Chinese restaurant
  • A doctor's office (GP)
  • A real estate agent

Learning in East Killara

The suburb is home to Killara High School. This is a public secondary school where students can attend classes.

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