Killawarra, NSW 2429 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Killawarra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2429, home to 178 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 254 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $1,575 /week
- Median personal income
- $608 /week
- Median family income
- $1,528 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mid-Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,689
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Wingham Public School
- Wingham Brush Public School
- Wingham High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops
- Gloucester Rd At Bootawa Rd
- Bootawa Rd At Gloucester Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 77.8% of the 63 resolvable premises in Killawarra. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 77.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 22.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 364 across postcode 2429 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 141 violent offences, 59 property damage, 51 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Killawarra?
Killawarra (NSW 2429) had 178 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Mid-Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Killawarra?
The median advertised rent in Killawarra is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Killawarra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Killawarra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wingham Public School (6.5 km), Wingham Brush Public School (7.5 km), Wingham High School (8.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Killawarra?
Killawarra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (77.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Killawarra?
Across postcode 2429, 364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (141), property damage (59), theft (51). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Killawarra?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Killawarra centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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