Killcare Heights Postcode

New South Wales

2257
Postcode for Killcare Heights, NSW
Phone area code: 02 · 41 km from Sydney · Pop. 812
812
Population
50
Median Age
$2,133
Household Income/wk
$550
Median Rent/wk
10/10
SEIFA Advantage
2.1
Area (km²)
Did you know? Killcare Heights ranks in the top 10% most socio-economically advantaged suburbs in Australia (SEIFA decile 10).

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

Postcode2257
StateNew South Wales (NSW)
Phone Area Code02
Population (2021)812
Median Age50 years
Median Household Income$2,133/week
Median Personal Income$966/week
Median Weekly Rent$550
Median Monthly Mortgage$2,367
Average Household Size2.5 persons
Area2.1 km²
Population Density378/km²
Total Dwellings303
Completed Year 1252.7%
Australian Citizens93.0%
Indigenous Population3 (0.4%)
Unemployment Rate3.4%
SEIFA IRSAD Decile10/10 (most advantaged)
Latitude-33.5239
Longitude151.3764
Distance from Sydney41 km
Region (SA4)Central Coast
Area (SA3)Gosford
Local GovernmentCentral Coast (NSW)
Federal ElectorateRobertson

Age Profile

0–14 years149 (18.3%)
15–24 years67 (8.3%)
25–44 years133 (16.4%)
45–64 years224 (27.6%)
65+ years242 (29.8%)

Health Conditions (2021 Census)

Mental Health54 (6.6%)
Arthritis43 (5.3%)
Heart Disease31 (3.8%)
Asthma28 (3.4%)
Diabetes18 (2.2%)
Cancer18 (2.2%)
Lung Condition13 (1.6%)

Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.

Motor Vehicles per Dwelling

No vehicle0 (0.0%)
1 vehicle80 (27.2%)
2 vehicles152 (51.7%)
3+ vehicles62 (21.1%)

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