East Killara, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of East Killara, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
| Locality | East Killara |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Ku-Ring-Gai Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.7574 |
| Longitude | 151.18022 |
| Population | 2,925 |
| Density | 928.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 112 m |
| Postcode | 2071 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 13 km north-northwest |
East Killara is a locality in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,925. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 928.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 112 m above sea level. It lies approximately 13 km north-northwest of Sydney. East Killara is located at 33.7574°S, 151.1802°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2071.
East Killara unfolds across a landscape of gentle, forested ridges, a verdant tapestry where the gum trees stand like ancient sentinels. It lies 4.3 km north of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 359°T), and is situated 12.6 km north-north-west of Sydney. The air here, especially as the afternoon light softens, carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of eucalypt leaf and damp soil that speaks of the enduring bushland. Creeks, often little more than a murmur after the dry spells, carve their way through the terrain, their banks lined with ferns and the occasional splash of colour from flowering wattles. The character of East Killara is one of quiet aspiration, a place where the urban fringe meets the wild, fostering a sense of spaciousness and a connection to the natural world that feels both immediate and profound.
The history of East Killara is intertwined with the expansion of Sydney, a story of land division and suburban growth that began to take root in the mid-20th century. Originally part of a broader agricultural and pastoral region, the land gradually transformed as families sought a lifestyle that offered proximity to the city's amenities while retaining a sense of green tranquility. While no single industry dominates its modern economy, the character of East Killara is shaped by its residents, many of whom commute to employment centres elsewhere, bringing a diverse range of professional skills and a commitment to community life. The Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, a significant natural landmark, forms a substantial border to the east, its ancient sandstone formations and rich biodiversity influencing the very atmosphere and recreational opportunities available to those who call East Killara home.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of East Killara, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on East Killara, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
Detailed location data for East Killara includes the postcode (2071), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Ku-Ring-Gai Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct East Killara is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |