Killara, New South Wales



Killara is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Killara is located 14 kilometres north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council. East Killara is a separate suburb and West Killara is a locality within Killara.

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 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.

Transport and commercial areas
Killara railway station is on the North Shore Line of the City Rail network. The Pacific Highway is the main road through Killara.

Commercial developments are located along the length of the Pacific Highway, including the Greengate Hotel. A small group of shops is located on Marian Street, close to Killara railway station. The Marian Street Theatre is located opposite.

Schools

 * Killara High School
 * Beaumont Road Public School
 * Killara Public School

Landmarks

 * Harry and Penelope Seidler House
 * Swain Gardens

Politics
For Federal elections, Killara lies in the electorate of Bradfield, currently represented by Paul Fletcher. For State elections, Killara falls under the State Electoral Districts of Davidson and Ku-ring-gai. In terms of local government, Killara is part of the Ku-ring-gai municipal council.

Notable Residents

 * Ethel Turner - Famous author of '7 Little Australians' lived on a large property now known as Kiamala Crescent.
 * Elle Macpherson, grew up in Killara and also attended the local high school, Killara High School.
 * David Koch, an Australian financial analyst, television presenter and host of Sunrise on the Seven Network.
 * Jim Waley, a former presenter and newsreader for Nine Network News.
 * Carlyle Greenwell - Architect, philanthropist and designer of Killara Uniting Church and many, now heritage listed, houses.
 * Charles Scrivener, surveyor
 * Harry Seidler, architect.
 * Kim Gamble, Illustrator of children's books (e.g. Tashi).
 * Markus Seibel, Endocrinologist and researcher
 * Ross Fitzharding, TV Fitness instructor, IT Consultant
 * Jeremy Smith, Australian Athlete (200m, 400m, Long Jump)