Killcare Heights, 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 Killcare Heights, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Killcare Heights |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.52276 |
| Longitude | 151.37513 |
| Population | 719 |
| Density | 329.8 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 94 m |
| Postcode | 2257 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 41 km north-northeast |
Killcare Heights is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 719. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 329.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 94 m above sea level. It lies approximately 41 km north-northeast of Sydney. Killcare Heights is located at 33.5228°S, 151.3751°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2257.
Killcare Heights unfurls across a series of verdant ridges that spill towards the sapphire embrace of the Pacific, a place where the air itself seems to shimmer with the scent of salt and eucalypt. It lies 13.2 km north-north-east of Pittwater, NSW (from Pittwater, NSW: bearing 32°T), and is situated 5.8 km east of Umina Beach. The land here is a study in contrasts, a rugged beauty born of steep inclines and sheltered coves, where pockets of dense rainforest cling to the slopes, their emerald canopies a stark counterpoint to the sun-bleached grasses of the exposed headlands. Below, the turquoise waters of the Bouddi National Park weave intricate patterns against the coastline, their gentle lapping a constant murmur against the ancient rock formations. The character of Killcare Heights is one of quiet resilience, a community shaped by the prevailing winds and the ebb and flow of the tides, where the light at dusk paints the western sky in hues of apricot and rose, casting long, dancing shadows across the landscape.
The story of Killcare Heights is intertwined with the mariners and settlers who first navigated these waters, drawn by the promise of sheltered anchorages and fertile land. For generations, the local economy has been influenced by the bounty of the sea, with fishing boats still dotting the horizon, their colourful hulls a familiar sight against the vast expanse of the ocean. Beyond the immediate coastline, the land whispers of a past connected to agriculture and timber, though today, tourism has become a vital thread in the fabric of Killcare Heights, drawing travellers seeking the pristine beaches and bushwalking trails that define this coastal haven. The iconic Maitland Bay, a crescent of golden sand accessible via a scenic track, stands as a testament to the natural wonders that have long captivated those who call this place home, a secluded sanctuary where the rhythm of the waves dictates the pace of life.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Killcare Heights, 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 Killcare Heights, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Killcare Heights includes the postcode (2257), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast 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 Killcare Heights 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. |