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Killara VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Killara, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Killara VIC is 1,485 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Killara is $1,068 per week ($55,536 per year). Median rent in Killara is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Killara has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Killara has a population density of 898.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Killara is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killara is $1,733.

There were 36 recorded offences in Killara in 2025-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

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Killara Population

residents (Census 2021)

Killara Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,068/wk

$55,536 per year

#837 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

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Median Age

31years

7 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Killara Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (740) Female 50.2% (746)

Population Density

898.4

people per km²

1,485 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,330

Family income/wk

Killara Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Killara Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

20.6% 80 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

79.4% 308 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Killara Country of Birth

Australia

96.8%

Germany

1.3%

England

1.1%

India

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Killara Religion

No Religion

51.7%

Catholic

26.8%

Anglican

10.0%

Not stated

3.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Baptist

2.1%

Lutheran

2.0%

Uniting Church

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Killara Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

58.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Killara Languages Spoken at Home

Other

45.8%

IAL Nepali

20.8%

IAL Punjabi

16.7%

Italian

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Killara Employment

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Employed full-time

54.4% 524 people

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Employed part-time

21.6% 208 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 25 people

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Not in labour force

21.4% 206 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Killara Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.8%

Bachelor Degree

23.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.9%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Killara Occupation

Professionals

28.7%

Community & Personal Service

17.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.0%

Clerical & Administrative

12.3%

Managers

11.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.4%

Sales Workers

3.9%

Labourers

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Killara Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.5%

Engineering

16.7%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Health

14.7%

Education

12.2%

Architecture & Building

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Creative Arts

2.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Information Technology

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Killara Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Killara Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.8%

$800-$999/wk

4.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

23.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.7%

$4,000+/wk

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Killara Marital Status

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Married

53.8% 558

↔️

Separated

3.1% 32

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Divorced

7.0% 73

🕊️

Widowed

1.7% 18

👤

Never married

34.3% 356

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Killara Ancestry

Australian

35.2%

English

30.9%

Irish

7.8%

Scottish

6.6%

Other

5.8%

German

4.6%

Italian

3.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Dutch

1.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Polish

0.9%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Killara School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.7%

Pre-school

14.6%

Primary — Catholic

14.3%

Vocational Education

13.8%

Secondary — Government

12.9%

Secondary — Catholic

8.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.4%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Killara Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.9% 143

✅

No need for assistance

95.1% 2,787

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Killara Volunteering

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Volunteer

12.0% 121

—

Not a volunteer

88.0% 891

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Killara Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.1%

$800-$999/mo

1.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

39.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

30.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Killara How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

85.3%

Did not go to work

10.1%

Car (passenger)

3.3%

Bicycle

0.9%

Truck

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Killara Car Ownership

0 vehicles

0.6%

1 vehicle

21.1%

2 vehicles

59.8%

3 vehicles

12.4%

4+ vehicles

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Killara Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.6%

2 bedrooms

5.0%

3 bedrooms

17.3%

4 bedrooms

71.6%

5 bedrooms

4.8%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Killara Population Mobility

22.6%

moved in the last year

73.7%

moved in the last 5 years

2.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

77.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Killara Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,828

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Killara Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

161

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Dementia

Stroke

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Killara Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.4%

$1-$149/wk

2.8%

$150-$299/wk

5.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

7.8%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Killara Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

63.1%

Couple — no children

21.6%

One parent — children under 15

6.7%

Couple — no children under 15

5.4%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Killara Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

5.4% 55

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.7% 7

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Previously served

5.2% 53

👤

Never served

88.7% 901

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Killara Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 137

—

Did not provide

86.3% 866

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Killara Children Ever Born

No children

31.3%

1 child

14.9%

2 children

35.1%

3 children

14.1%

4 children

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Killara When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Killara Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.6%

5–14 hours

32.9%

15–29 hours

14.9%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Killara Household Size

1 person

14.2%

2 persons

32.4%

3 persons

16.6%

4 persons

21.7%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Killara Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,114

Moved from VIC

176

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Killara Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.1%

Blended family — no other children

7.4%

Step family — no other children

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Killara Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 36 total

Theft

Assault

Property Damage

Weapons

Break & Enter

Fraud

Justice Procedures

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Killara Schools

schools nearby

government

1000

avg ICSEA score

280

total students

Bandiana Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 280 students

1000

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Killara Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,273/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Killara

Your weekly income

≈ $9,850/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,873/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Income: $896/wk Rent: $360/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $1,017/wk Rent: $393/wk Save: $7/wk

Caulfield East

Income: $868/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $80/wk

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Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $351/wk Save: $49/wk

Leneva

Income: $1,074/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $10/wk

Jackass Flat

Income: $869/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $60/wk

Killara vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Sailors Gully

Pop: 743 Income: $663/wk Rent: $290/wk

Eppalock

Pop: 746 Income: $747/wk Rent: $320/wk

Birdwoodton

Pop: 748 Income: $794/wk Rent: $300/wk

Tallarook

Pop: 748 Income: $808/wk Rent: $263/wk

Bangholme

Pop: 749 Income: $505/wk Rent: $176/wk

Mandurang

Pop: 753 Income: $966/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Killara

What is the population of Killara VIC?

The population of Killara VIC is 1,485 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 898.4 people per km².Killara is ranked #3,409 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Killara?

The median personal income in Killara VIC is $1,068 per week, or $55,536 per year.The median household income is $2,273 per week.Family income is $2,330 per week.Killara is ranked #837 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Killara?

Median rent in Killara VIC is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Killara ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Killara?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Killara VIC is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Killara?

The median age in Killara VIC is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Killara a good suburb to live in?

Killara is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 1,485.The median income is $1,068/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21347. All dollar figures in AUD.