Killarney Vale

NSW 2261 • Greater Sydney

7,491
Population (2021)
$36,972
Median Income
3.02 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyCoastalAffordableLakesideCentral Coast

About Killarney Vale

Killarney Vale is a suburb on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 101 km north-east of Sydney and 5 km south of The Entrance. With a population of around 7,500, it sits at a low elevation of just 8 metres near the shores of Tuggerah Lake. The suburb is part of the Central Coast Council local government area and features a predominantly family-oriented demographic.

Killarney Vale offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to beaches at nearby Shelly Beach and Bateau Bay. The suburb has local shopping options, parks, and sporting facilities, including proximity to Tuggerah Lake for water activities. It appeals to young families and retirees seeking an affordable alternative to Sydney while remaining within commuting distance via the Central Coast railway line.

Killarney Vale falls under postcode 2261 and is governed by Central Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2261
Urban Area
Wyong - South-West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.37°, 151.46°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
3.02 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Tuggerah
7.5 km
90 min
Wyong
9 km
108 min

Bus Services

  • 21, 22 — The Entrance / Tuggerah Station 15-25 min
  • 28 — Bateau Bay / Erina Fair 20 min

Commute to Sydney

Distance
101 km
By Train
2h 10min (via Tuggerah)
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
1h 40min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 15min

🛣️ Most commuters drive to Tuggerah Station for rail services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some errands can be accomplished on foot but a car is needed for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Wyong Street & South Street Killarney Vale 2261 NSW

🎓 Schools

🔍 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 Vale by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Killarney Vale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Killarney Vale" under Suburb

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,907
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.2%

70 state housing + 42 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,216
Census 2021
7,491
3.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,108
Income 2021
$36,972
22.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,368
Born Overseas 741

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 213
  • 2. New Zealand 85
  • 3. Philippines 37
  • 4. Scotland 29
  • 5. Malaysia 27
  • 6. Italy 25
  • 7. Ireland 24
  • 8. India 20
  • 9. China 19
  • 10. Germany 17

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,314
English 3,194
Irish 800
Scottish 670
Australian Aboriginal 424
German 201
Italian 197
Maltese 102
Dutch 85
Chinese 79

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,069
Both parents born in Australia
920
Both parents born overseas
977
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.8%
No Religion
40.3%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%
Sikhism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
521 (7.0%)
5-14 years
1,016 (13.6%)
15-19 years
396 (5.3%)
20-24 years
402 (5.4%)
25-34 years
1,015 (13.5%)
35-44 years
919 (12.3%)
45-54 years
860 (11.5%)
55-64 years
864 (11.5%)
65-74 years
827 (11.0%)
75-84 years
430 (5.7%)
85+ years
242 (3.2%)

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