Living in Killara
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 an Aboriginal word 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 and designed to be a residential area for Sydney’s gentry and features a lot of elegant, turn-of-the-century architecture to reflect this.
Transport Links
Killara railway station is on the North Shore Line of the City Rail network and has fast links into the City and other areas of Greater Sydney. The Pacific Highway runs through Killara allowing an easy drive to the CBD and other destinations around Sydney.
Shopping and Recreation
A selection of shops and convenience stores can be found in the small shopping centre in Koola Avenue, with the larger shopping areas of Lindfield and Chatswood a short distance away. The well known Greengate Hotel serves delicious food in its Portico Restaurant, and nearby Gordon and Roseville offer a large selection of dining options.
Schools
As with most suburbs of the Ku-ring-gai area, there is a selection of prestigious schools, both public and private within a short distance including Knox Grammar, Newington Prep and Pymble Ladies College to name but a few.
