Killara
Sydney, New South Wales
Residential home, Springdale Road, Killara
Population10,574 (2016 census)[1]
 • Density2,171.3/km2 (5,624/sq mi)
Established1821
Postcode(s)2071
Elevation120 m (394 ft)
Area4.87 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location14 km (9 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)Ku-ring-gai Council
State electorate(s)Davidson
Federal division(s)Bradfield
Suburbs around Killara:
Gordon Gordon East Killara
West Pymble Killara East Lindfield
Macquarie Park Lindfield Lindfield

Killara (/kɪlɑːrə/) is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council. East Killara is a separate suburb and West Killara is a locality within Killara.

History

Killara is an Aboriginal word meaning permanent or always there.[2] The name of the suburb was chosen when the railway line opened in 1899. James George Edwards was a representative of the people who requested a station be built here. The suburb was established as a 'Gentlemen's suburb', designed so that there would be no commercial ventures in the area. For this reason, the suburb has very few shops in the original development.[2]

Killara Post Office opened on 7 November 1904.[3]

Killara later became the home of the famous architect Harry Seidler, whose home—designed by him and his wife Penelope in the 1960s—can still be seen in Kalang Avenue. It is sometimes known as Killara House and sometimes as Harry and Penelope Seidler House. The couple moved into the house on Harry Seidler's birthday in 1967. The garden contains a sculpture by the Los Angeles sculptor Eric Orr. The house is heritage-listed.[4]

Marian Street Theatre played a significant role in the cultural life of the North Shore. The Theatre is temporarily closed for renovation works.[5]

Heritage listings

Killara has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Infrastructure and development

Killara railway station is on the North Shore railway line. The Pacific Highway is the main road thoroughfare through Killara. Churches in the suburb include St Martin's Anglican Church and Killara Uniting Church (formerly Killara Congregational Church) on Karranga Avenue.

The Swain Gardens were donated to Ku-ring-gai Council by Mr Swain, a Sydney bookseller, in the 1920s, and are today maintained by the council and volunteers. The gardens have been listed by the National Trust of Australia.

Schools

Killara is served by two public primary schools, Killara Public School and Beaumont Road Public School.[8] The suburb is also home to Killara High School, one of the highest performing non-selective government secondary school in New South Wales.[9][10] A short-lived private school in Killara, Abbotsholme College, counted two future prime ministers among its pupils.[11][12]

Killara is also home to some child care centres, including Handprints Pre School and Child Care[13]

Clubs

Killara has recreational sport centres like Killara lawn tennis club[14] and Killara golf club,[15] which is ranked in the Top 100 golf courses in Australia and picturesque views to the Blue Mountains has attracted Golfers.

Commercial

Commercial developments are located along the Pacific Highway, including the Greengate Hotel,[16] Beacon lighting, Poolwerx, and Killara hotel. Residents usually travel to nearby suburbs of Gordon, Macquarie Park and Chatswood for regular shopping.

Residential

The majority of residential properties are built in the Federation and Californian Bungalow styles, although the suburb includes many other styles.

The Harry and Penelope Seidler House at 13 Kalang Avenue was designed by Harry and Penelope Seidler. The 1960s-era modern-design home, constructed with reinforced masonry walls, concrete floors and roof, rubble-stone retaining walls and fireplace, won the Wilkinson Award in 1967.

At the 2016 census, 57.5% of occupied private dwellings were separate houses and 40.5% were flat or apartments. The average household size was 2.9 people.[1]

Politics

For federal elections, Killara lies in the electorate of Bradfield, currently represented by Paul Fletcher. For state elections, Killara falls under the state electoral districts of Davidson and Ku-ring-gai. Kuring-gai is represented by Alister Henskens. The member for Davidson is Jonathan O'Dea. In terms of local government, Killara is part of the Ku-ring-gai municipal council.

Population and demographics

Rosetta Avenue

In the 2016 Australian census, the total population of Killara was 10,574 people; 47.5 percent were male and 52.5 percent were female. 53.7% of people were born in Australia. The most common other countries of birth were China 11.5%, England 4.7%, Hong Kong 3.9%, South Korea 2.7% and New Zealand 1.8%. 61.1% of people only spoke English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Mandarin 13.9%, Cantonese 7.6%, Korean 3.2% and Japanese 1.0%. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 35.5%, Catholic 17.7% and Anglican 15.8%, Of persons aged 15 years and over, 59.1% were married, 28.2% never married, 5.8% widowed 5.2% divorced, and 1.6% separated.[1]

The median weekly personal income was A$951, compared with A$662 in Australia. The median weekly household income was A$2,534, compared with A$1,438 in Australia. The median weekly family income was A$2,918, compared with A$1,734 in Australia.[1]

Notable residents

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Killara (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  2. 1 2 The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollon, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8, page 136
  3. ↑ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Phoenix Auctions. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Heritage". NSW Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  5. ↑ "Marian Street Theatre ". Dictionary of Sydney. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
  6. ↑ "Harry and Penelope Seidler House". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01793. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.
  7. ↑ "Woodlands". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01762. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC-BY 4.0 licence.
  8. ↑ "You live and learn". Archived from the original on 18 December 2011. Retrieved 11 December 2011.
  9. ↑ "Outstanding HSC Results for Killara High School Students".
  10. ↑ "Literacy push sends results through roof". The Sydney Morning Herald. 16 December 2010.
  11. ↑ Tom Frame (2005). The Life and Death of Harold Holt. Allen & Unwin. p. 4.
  12. ↑ Don Whitington (1972). Twelfth Man?. The Jacaranda Press. p. 144.
  13. ↑ "Childcare & Preschool in Killara 2071". Handprints Early Learning Centres & Preschool. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "Killara Lawn Tennis Club | Tennis North Shore Sydney". Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "Home".
  16. ↑ "Greengate Hotel – Heart of the North Shore". Greengate Hotel. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
  17. ↑ 21 Lorne Avenue, Killara State Heritage Register
  18. ↑ 5 Locksley Avenue, Killara State Heritage Register
  19. ↑ 8 Nyora Street, Killara State Heritage Register
  20. ↑ 7.4 Woodlands 1 Werona Avenue Killara Heritage Council of NSW Meeting 7 June 2006 page 6
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