Killara, NSW 2071
Killara is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, located 14 kilometres north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.
History
Killara is anAboriginalword meaning permanent or always there. The name of the suburb was chosen when the railway line opened in 1899. James George Edwards was a representative of the people who requested a station be built here. The suburb was established as a “Gentlemen’s suburb”, designed so that there would be no commercial ventures in the area. For this reason, the suburb has very few shops in the original development. It also has a number of heritage listed sites.
Transport
Killara has a train station that connects to the T1 and T9 lines for routes to Berowra via Gordon, The City via Gordon on the T1 or routes through the North Shore via The City on the T9.
The Pacific Highway is the main thoroughfare through Killara. There are also two main bus routes through Killara.
Recreation
Killara is home to various churches, recreational and sporting clubs, including the well-known Killara Golf Club and commercial developments are located along the Pacific Highway. Residents usually travel to nearby suburbs such as Gordon, Macquarie Park and Chatswood for regular shopping.
Schools
Killara is served by two public primary schools, Killara Public Schooland Beaumont Road Public School. The suburb is also home to Killara High School, one of the highest performing non-selective government secondary schools in New South Wales.
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