Killarney Heights
NSW 2087 • Greater Sydney
About Killarney Heights
Killarney Heights is a leafy Northern Beaches suburb in Sydney's north, around 12 km from the CBD. It has a stable family-oriented population and a suburban character shaped by detached homes, bushland edges and elevated streets. The suburb sits near Middle Harbour and Garigal National Park, giving it strong natural amenity. It is known for a quiet residential feel while still being connected to major employment centres.
Lifestyle in Killarney Heights is popular with families due to local schools, parks and nearby shopping and dining in Forestville, Chatswood and surrounding centres. Residents enjoy easy access to bushwalking areas and harbour-side recreation. Bus services are strong for commuting to Chatswood and the city, while car travel remains common for cross-suburban trips. The area appeals to established households seeking space, greenery and good education options.
Killarney Heights falls under postcode 2087 and is governed by Northern Beaches Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wakehurst electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 160X, 273, 283, 284 — Sydney CBD / Chatswood / Warringah Mall 20-45 min depending on destination
- 280 series local services — Forestville, Dee Why and nearby hubs 10-30 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Express buses provide direct city access; rail connections are close via Chatswood.
Good local amenity and schools, though many commutes and larger errands rely on bus or car.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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41 Cook Street
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1 Angel Place
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Forestville Public School ICSEA 11419452 5444 7 Melwood Ave
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11 Currie Rd
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Killarney Heights High School ICSEA 11329451 7005 Starkey St
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Killarney Heights Public School ICSEA 11509451 9547 10 Tralee Avenue
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Killarney Heights, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Killarney Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Killarney Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Killarney Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 285
- 2. China 156
- 3. France 120
- 4. Hong Kong 95
- 5. New Zealand 92
- 6. South Africa 71
- 7. United States 58
- 8. Canada 46
- 9. Iran 43
- 10. Ireland 36
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)