Killingworth, NSW 2278 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Killingworth is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2278, home to 690 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 110 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 690
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,091 /week
- Median personal income
- $779 /week
- Median family income
- $2,150 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hunter
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Barnsley Public School
- Edgeworth Heights Public School
- West Wallsend High School
- Edgeworth Public School
- West Wallsend Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 28 bus stops
- Northville Dr Opp Highcross St
- Northville Dr After Highcross St
- Barnsley Public School, Cliffbrook St
- Northville Dr Opp Government Rd
- Northville Dr After Government Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 59.2% of the 245 resolvable premises in Killingworth. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 40.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 59.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 126 across postcode 2278 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 17% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 38 violent offences, 24 property damage, 23 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Killingworth?
Killingworth (NSW 2278) had 690 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Killingworth?
The median advertised rent in Killingworth is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Killingworth?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Killingworth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Barnsley Public School (0.4 km), Edgeworth Heights Public School (2 km), West Wallsend High School (2.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Killingworth?
Killingworth is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (59.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Killingworth?
Across postcode 2278, 126 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (38), property damage (24), theft (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Killingworth?
In Killingworth, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Killingworth?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Killingworth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. 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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