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Killcare Heights Postcode
New South Wales
Killcare Heights is a suburb in New South Wales, situated around 41 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Killcare Heights is 2257, and the telephone area code is 02.
According to the 2021 Census, Killcare Heights has a population of 812 (419 males, 398 females). The median age is 50 years.
The median weekly household income in Killcare Heights is $2,133, with a median personal income of $966 per week.
The median weekly rent is $550 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,367.
In terms of birthplace, 92% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (16), New Zealand (14), and United States (10).
91.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Killcare Heights shows 341 people employed (165 full-time, 148 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
The most common occupations are professionals (119), managers (63), and technicians & trades (38).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Killcare Heights has an IRSAD score of 1105 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Killcare Heights covers an area of 2.1 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 378 persons per km².
Statistically, Killcare Heights sits within the Gosford area, part of the broader Central Coast region. It falls under the Central Coast (NSW) local government area.
The federal electorate for Killcare Heights is Robertson (Provincial).
Killcare Heights Details
| Postcode | 2257 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 812 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,133/week |
| Median Personal Income | $966/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $550 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $2,367 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 378/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 303 |
| Completed Year 12 | 52.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 3 (0.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (most advantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.5239 |
| Longitude | 151.3764 |
| Distance from Sydney | 41 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Gosford |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Robertson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 149 (18.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 67 (8.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 133 (16.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 224 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 242 (29.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 54 (6.6%) |
| Arthritis | 43 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 31 (3.8%) |
| Asthma | 28 (3.4%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 18 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 13 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 80 (27.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 152 (51.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 62 (21.1%) |