Killarney Vale NSW

Postcode 2261 · Central Coast (NSW) LGA

Killarney Vale is a mid-sized suburb in New South Wales within the Central Coast (NSW) local government area (postcode 2261). With a population of 7,491, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Killarney Vale is $933,000, having increased 2.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $768,000 (+11.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,907.

Killarney Vale is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 947, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 42 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Central Coast (NSW) LGA is below average at 3,528 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Killarney Vale offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($933K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 11.8x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$933K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability11.8x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education3/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$933K
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$768K
11.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$400
POPULATION
7,491
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$1,524
Personal Income /wk$711
Mortgage /mth$1,907
CRIME (Central Coast (NSW) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,528
Total Incidents12,518
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops42
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA947
Total Students897
Government2
Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 963
Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 931
HOSPITALS (1)
Long Jetty Health Care Centrepublic
Data: 2026