NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Killarney Vale, 2261
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Central Coast (NSW), Killarney Vale is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Leafy streets and shaded corners make the suburb feel greener and more established than many nearby.
Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and schools and education lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 7,491
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,524
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 165 of 2,849
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Employment rate
- 54%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 246 / 216 / 6
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $520
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $620
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 368
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 519
- Against the person
- 160
- Against property
- 202
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 69.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 47 residents
- State safety percentile
- 48th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -13.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order247
- Breach Bail Conditions456
- Domestic Violence Related Assault295
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment446
- Malicious Damage To Property380
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 947
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
85 public transport stops in this suburb
- Brooke Av Opp Bateau Bay Anglican Church
- Robertson Rd Opp Cunningham Rd
- Robertson Rd Opp Dampier Bvd
- Tumbi Community Hall, Roberta St
- Wyong Rd At Mackay Dr
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
255 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)24 AUBREY STREET KILLARNEY VALE 2261Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation23 HINEMOA AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure54 WARRATTA ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure7 THOMAS MITCHELL ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision20 AUBREY STREET KILLARNEY VALE 2261Rejected
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation18 HINEMOA AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Advertising and signage; Advertising structure108 WYONG ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 ARMSTRONG AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)19 Moorlan Avenue, Killarney ValeDetermined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation8 CRANBROOK CRESCENT KILLARNEY VALE 2261Additional Information Requested
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)25 TASMAN AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure63 LUCINDA AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure7 KINDARUN CLOSE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 BROOKE AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56 HUME BOULEVARD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
January 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool70 KATHLEEN WHITE CRESCENT KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 LUCINDA AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
2025· 23 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah5 TASMAN AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Attached dwelling; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure33 FARRAR ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 ROBERTSON ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure62 WYONG ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool29 SHORTLAND AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)89 PLAYFORD ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool24 Killarney Street, Killarney Vale NSW 2261Determined
- Demolition70 KATHLEEN WHITE CRESCENT KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation10 ARMSTRONG AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)UNIT 1/ 3-5 FARRAR RD, KILLARNEY VALE NSW 2261Determined
August 2025
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Shop102-106 WYONG ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation7 CARA STREET KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool14 ARMSTRONG AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation8 HUME BOULEVARD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 HINEMOA AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure7 THOMAS MITCHELL ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Swimming pool24 Killarney Street, Killarney Vale NSW 2261Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 ARMSTRONG AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
June 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure41 FARRAR ROAD KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool13 CRANBROOK CRESCENT KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 YIMBALA STREET KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool1 MOORLAN AVENUE KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 KILLARNEY STREET KILLARNEY VALE 2261Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
51 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Central Coast CyclesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking
- Brooke Av opp Bateau Bay Anglican ChurchBus stop
- Eastern Rd after Northumberland WayBus stop
- Eastern Rd before Thomas Mitchell RdBus stop
- Eastern Rd opp Eastern Road OvalBus stop
- Eastern Rd opp Grandis PlBus stop
- Hinemoa Av at Adelaide StBus stop
- Killarney Vale Athletics Field, Wyong RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Adelaide Street OvalPark
- Avery Street ReservePark
- Community ParkPark
- McColl ParkPark
- Pioneer ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Long Jetty Healthcare CentreWyong Roadhospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- YMCA Brooke Avenue Outside School Hours Carechildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 12
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 50.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 29% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1905th in Australia
- State rank
- 612th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #217 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #421 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bicycle Parkingamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Brooke Av opp Bateau Bay Anglican Churchamenitiesbus_stop
- Central Coast Cyclesamenitiesbicycle
- Eastern Rd after Northumberland Wayamenitiesbus_stop
- Eastern Rd before Thomas Mitchell Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Eastern Rd opp Eastern Road Ovalamenitiesbus_stop
- Eastern Rd opp Grandis Plamenitiesbus_stop
- Hinemoa Av at Adelaide Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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