Killarney Heights crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
57 recorded in this period, compared with 75 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Killarney Heights
Killarney Heights is an established residential suburb located 12 kilometres north-east of the Sydney central business district, within the Northern Beaches Council local government area (Postcode 2087). Geographically, the suburb occupies a ridge bounded by the waters of Middle Harbour to the south and east, including Bantry Bay and Flat Rock Creek, providing a predominantly elevated and leafy topography. According to the 2021 Australian census, the suburb has a population of approximately 4,500 residents, characterised by a high proportion of families and established households residing primarily in detached, single-family dwellings.
Local amenities are centered around a small commercial hub on Warringah Road, which features local retail shops, cafes, and essential services. The suburb is well-served by educational infrastructure, including Killarney Heights Public School and Killarney Heights High School, which attract families to the area. For recreation, residents have access to several bushwalking trails within the surrounding Garigal National Park, local sporting ovals, tennis courts, and community facilities. Public transport is primarily serviced by regional bus routes connecting the suburb to the Sydney CBD, Chatswood, and Manly.
Historically, the land encompassing Killarney Heights was traditionally inhabited by the Guringai people, who left behind numerous heritage sites including rock engravings and art shelters. European settlement began slowly due to the rugged, bushland terrain, with the area initially used for timber-getting and sporadic agriculture. Substantial urban development commenced in the mid-20th century, transforming the bushland ridge into a planned residential suburb. Many of the streets in Killarney Heights are named after places and figures associated with Irish history and literature, reflecting a distinct thematic naming convention established during its post-war subdivision.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 6 |
| Malicious damage to property | 11 | 8 |
| Fraud | 4 | 6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 3 | 9 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 3 | 1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 2 | 1 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 2 | 5 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2 | 5 |
| Other offences against the person | 2 | 0 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 2 | 3 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 1 | 0 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 1 | 0 |
| Other theft | 1 | 3 |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 1 |
| Resist or hinder officer | 1 | 1 |
| Steal from dwelling | 1 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 4,502 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.