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 Killara, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
| Locality | 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 | -33.76898 |
| Longitude | 151.15673 |
| Population | 10,451 |
| Density | 2252.4 /km² |
| Area | 4.6 km² |
| Elevation | 116 m |
| Postcode | 2071 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 12 km north-northwest |
Killara is a locality in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of 10,451. The locality covers an area of 4.6 km², giving a population density of about 2252.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 116 m above sea level. It lies approximately 12 km north-northwest of Sydney. Killara is located at 33.7690°S, 151.1567°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2071.
Killara breathes with the hush of established trees and the quiet hum of contented living. It lies 3.7 km north-west of Chatswood, NSW (from Chatswood, NSW: bearing 323°T), and is situated 12.1 km north-north-west of Sydney. The air, even on a warmer day, carries a certain freshness, a reminder of the undulating, often steep terrain that defines its character. Homes, many with deep verandahs and gardens bursting with flowering shrubs, are interspersed with pockets of bushland, where the dappled sunlight filters through the leaves of gum trees and ferns carpet the damp earth. The streets themselves seem to follow the natural contours of the land, winding and dipping, offering glimpses of manicured lawns and the occasional glimpse of a distant, blue-tinged ridge.
This is a place that speaks of a prosperous past, of a vision to create a leafy, desirable suburb on the northern fringes of Sydney. Its development, beginning in the late 19th century, was driven by the ambition to connect the city to the burgeoning northern suburbs, necessitating careful planning and an emphasis on retaining significant natural beauty. The local economy here is not one of industry or agriculture, but rather one of service and professional life, with residents commuting to the CBD or working from home, contributing to a steady, unhurried pace. The presence of prestigious schools and well-maintained public spaces underscores a commitment to family and community, fostering a distinct character that values both refinement and a connection to the natural world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of 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 Killara, in the Ku-Ring-Gai Council local government area.
Detailed location data for 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 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. |