Killara, New South Wales
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| Killara Sydney, New South Wales |
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 Harry and Penelope Seidler house |
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| Population: | 8,110 (2001 census) | ||||||||||||
| Established: | 1821 | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 2071 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 4.87 km² (1.9 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Property Value: | AUD $1,590,000 (2008) | ||||||||||||
| Location: | 14 km (9 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||
| LGA: | Ku-ring-gai Council | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Davidson, Ku-ring-gai | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Bradfield | ||||||||||||
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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.
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[edit] History
Killara is an Aboriginal word meaning permanent or always there. [1]
[edit] European Settlement
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, apart from a small handful in Marian Street, near the Railway Station. [2]
[edit] Transport
Killara railway station is on the North Shore Line of the City Rail network. It is located in Culworth Avenue, near the Pacific Highway.
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[edit] Landmarks
[edit] Politics
For Federal elections, Killara lies in the electorate of Bradfield, currently represented by Brendan Nelson, leader of the Liberal Party. He won the seat in the 2001 and 2004 elections by a strong majority, although he suffered a 4% swing against him in the 2007 election that saw Kevin Rudd elected as Prime Minister of Australia. 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.
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[edit] Notable Residents
- 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 Whaley, previously a presenter for Nine Network News.
- Carlyle Greenwell - Architect, philanthropist and designer of Killara Uniting Church and many, now heritage listed, houses. [1] [2] [3]
- Charles Scrivener, surveyor
- Harry Seidler, lived in Killara.
- Barry O'Farrell, NSW Opposition leader[citation needed].
[edit] References
- ^ The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
- ^ *The Book of Sydney Suburbs, Compiled by Frances Pollen, Angus & Robertson Publishers, 1990, Published in Australia ISBN 0-207-14495-8
[edit] External links
- Killara, New South Wales is at coordinates Coordinates:
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