NSW · Central Coast (NSW) Council
Killcare Heights, 2257
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Desirability score
- Coastal
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Life in Killcare Heights revolves around the coast, with the feel of a smaller community that never strays far from the water. Coastal character runs through daily life, with the wider region offering extra trips and outings when you want them. Salt air and open horizons give the suburb a relaxed, outdoor feel year-round.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Reasonable public transport access helps with commuting and getting around locally. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and parks and green space lag similar coastal suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 812
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,133
- Dwelling vacancy
- 24.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 402
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,367
- Employment rate
- 51.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 14 / 0 / 3
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)
- $500
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $650
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $615
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 246
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)
- 40
- Against the person
- 13
- Against property
- 16
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 49.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 26.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +2.8%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order132
- Domestic Violence Related Assault138
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment178
- Malicious Damage To Property174
- Other Offences94
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
Public transport
15 public transport stops in this suburb
- 23 Manly View Rd
- 26 Manly View Rd
- Hats St At The Scenic Rd
- Hats St At The Scenic Rd
- The Scenic Rd At Manly View Rd
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).
112 planning-related records
2026· 7 proposals
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure205 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Supporting Development51 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures; Swimming pool80 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13 PAULINE AVENUE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 PAULINE AVENUE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Subdivision79 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Withdrawn
2025· 17 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space89 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Under Assessment
September 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool16A THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool23 MACDONALD STREET KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 JACQUELINE AVENUE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space56 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure199 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 PAULINE AVENUE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah55 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah18 MACDONALD STREET KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation96 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development49 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool44 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38-66 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure69 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Telecommunications facility37 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Additional Information Requested
2024· 15 proposals
December 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development60 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool113 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12A THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation92 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool17 BABS ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool21 JACQUELINE AVENUE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure19 MACDONALD STREET KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure42 THE SCENIC ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Swimming pool4 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
March 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences; Supporting Development49 WARDS HILL ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
February 2024
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development38-66 MAITLAND BAY DRIVE KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure29 MANLY VIEW ROAD KILLCARE HEIGHTS 2257Determined
2023· 1 proposal
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure52 Manly View Road Killcare HeightsWithdrawn
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
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq (4)
- 23 Manly View RdBus stop
- 26 Manly View RdBus stop
- Bouddi National Park, The Scenic RdBus stop
- Hats St at The Scenic RdBus stop
- The Scenic Rd at Manly View RdBus stop
- Drinking water (2)
- Tesla MotorsEV charging
- Fountain
- Parking
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Bouddi Farm265 The Scenic Road, Killcare HeightsSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
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
- 29.6/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5387th in Australia
- State rank
- 1697th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #101 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #173 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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- 26 Manly View Rdamenitiesbus_stop
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- Bouddi National Park, The Scenic Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
- Fountainamenitiesfountain
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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