KILLARNEY HEIGHTS
Investor score
53
Liveability score
73
Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
Real$2,690,000
NSW VG · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.3%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real4.9%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for KILLARNEY HEIGHTS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
KILLARNEY HEIGHTS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
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Median rent
$1,200/wk
NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026
Demand change
+4.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.6
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
0.62%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources
Market overview
KILLARNEY HEIGHTS is a metropolitan NSW suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro NSW suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 2.3% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 4.9%
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,794/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
17.1%
79.5% owner-occupier
Median age
43.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.6%
Population growth
+1.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
23.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
44%
51% apartments
Degree qualified
55.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
37.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
320 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.3 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
17.9%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
11.4 km
Middle ring
Days on market
30 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
57.4%
Balanced market
Walkability
8 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
7.2 km
Near coast
NBN technology
HFCFast — fibre to node + coaxial
Population density
9,600/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 2087
🏫Primary (4)
Independent · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Killarney Heights Public School
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (1)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Independent · Yrs U · Major Cities
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
Safety index
Safe0.6 offences / 100 persons
Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25
School quality
Top tier6 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
54
/ 100
Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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