Killarney Vale · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Killarney Vale

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A strong preference for larger family homes defines Killarney Vale, where 91.5% of all dwellings are separate houses. This shift toward detached living is far above the national figure, creating a landscape dominated by spacious properties and a high proportion of three-bedroom homes.

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📍 Killarney Vale, Suburb / Locality

Where Killarney Vale sits — Median rent (weekly)

$400 ▲ +48.1%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Killarney Vale — higher than 82% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Killarney Vale$400
2261, NSW $385
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $400, which is much higher than most similar areas and about the same as the national figure. Meanwhile, the usual monthly home loan payment of $1,907 is higher than in most areas.

$400 ▲ +48.1%

Higher than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $270
  • 2016: $350
  • 2021: $400

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,907 ▲ +10.0%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $1,733
  • 2021: $1,907

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Killarney Vale, $350–$549 is the majority at 64%; $200–$349 is next at 20%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Killarney Vale, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 44%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (32%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

About 40% of households have a mortgage, while 31.4% own their home outright. Those renting make up 26.7% of the area, a figure that is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages.

26.7% ▼ -3.0%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 27.5%
  • 2016: 26.1%
  • 2021: 26.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

31.4% ▼ -4.7%

Lower than 75% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 32.9%
  • 2016: 31.2%
  • 2021: 31.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Killarney Vale, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 40%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Most homes are large, with 81.6% having three or more bedrooms, which is far above the New South Wales average. This prevalence of larger houses is reflected in the 91.5% of dwellings being separate houses.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

91.5% ▲ +0.8%

Lower than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 90.8%
  • 2016: 90.8%
  • 2021: 91.5%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

81.6% ▲ +1.7%

Higher than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 80.2%
  • 2016: 79.7%
  • 2021: 81.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Killarney Vale, Separate house is the majority at 92%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 8%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Killarney Vale, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 50%, followed by 4 bedrooms (25%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Killarney Vale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12139/killarney-vale/topic/housing-dwellings