Big Hill, NSW 2579
Upper Lachlan Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2579
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Median house price
$1,400,000
+16.7% over the past year.
Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Big Hill at a glance
- Median unit
- $316,800
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses
- Population
- 78
- Median age 53
Prices: Median of 5 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Big Hill
Houses change hands at $1,400,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (5 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $316,800, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.7%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +16.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $280,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579)
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What to know about Big Hill
Big Hill (2579) sits in the Upper Lachlan region of NSW. The median house here is $1,400,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +16.7% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
Big Hill has roughly 78 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Big Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 638 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Big Hill's population at 78, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (147% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 40%
- Owner occupied
- 147%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.53% (median rent $680/wk against a $1,400,000 price tag). The 12-month growth of +16.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.53%
- On the $1,400,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +16.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1 offences recorded in 2025
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 638 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Big Hill
- What is the median house price in Big Hill?
- The median house price in Big Hill, NSW 2579 is $1,400,000 (median of 5 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $316,800. Annual growth is +16.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Big Hill?
- A useful starting point is the Big Hill median house price of $1,400,000 (units $316,800). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Big Hill a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Big Hill is 2.5%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2579), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,400,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 16.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Big Hill is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Big Hill postcode?
- Big Hill is in the 2579 postcode, in NSW, in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council region.
- Where is Big Hill?
- Big Hill is a suburb in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council area, NSW 2579.
- What is the average rent in Big Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680.
- What schools are in Big Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Big Hill on this page, including Marulan Public School, Tallong Public School, Wingello Public School.
- How walkable is Big Hill?
- Big Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Big Hill?
- Big Hill is close to Greenwich Park, Brayton, Canyonleigh, Paddys River, Bannaby.
- What is the population of Big Hill?
- The population of Big Hill is approximately 78 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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