East Killara crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
34 recorded in this period, compared with 35 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About East Killara
East Killara is an affluent, leafy residential suburb located 15 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district, within the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council and bearing the postcode 2071. Occupying a high plateau, the suburb is geographically defined by its picturesque borders, abutting Garigal National Park to the east and north, which provides extensive bushland views and natural amenity. East Killara is characterized by a predominantly family-oriented population, featuring high proportions of detached, substantial single-family dwellings and professional demographic profiles.
Local life and amenities in East Killara are centered on quiet residential living with convenient access to commercial and educational facilities. The suburb includes a small local shopping village on Charles Street providing daily essentials, while more extensive retail, dining, and transport services are available at neighbouring Killara and Chatswood. Educational needs are served by local institutions such as East Killara Public School, alongside proximity to several prominent private and public schools within the broader Ku-ring-gai area. Public transport is primarily bus-based, connecting residents to nearby railway stations on the North Shore line.
Historically, the area was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai Aboriginal people before European settlement in the 19th century. The name "Killara" is derived from an Aboriginal word generally understood to mean "permanent" or "always there." Originally part of the larger Killara district, East Killara developed later as a distinct suburb, transitioning from agricultural and timber-getting land into a planned residential area largely during the post-World War II suburban expansion.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 7 | 1 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 4 | 2 |
| Fraud | 4 | 4 |
| Malicious damage to property | 3 | 3 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 3 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 1 |
| Trespass | 2 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 1 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 1 | 4 |
| Other offences | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 1 | 2 |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery without a weapon | 1 | 0 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 1 | 0 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 2,895 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.