East Hills at a glance
Median house
$1,590,000
+6.4% year on year
Median unit
$411,840
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,370
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about East Hills.
The postcode for East Hills is 2213 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
The median house price in East Hills is $1,590,000.
East Hills (2213) sits in the Canterbury-Bankstown region of NSW. The median house here is $1,590,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +6.4% over the past year, well clear of the NSW average (3%).
East Hills has roughly 3,370 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
East Hills 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Hills's population at 3,370, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,370
Median age
41
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,590,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median. Units come in around $411,840, roughly 74% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+6.4%).
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $318,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +6.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,590,000
+6.4% over the past year. Median unit price $411,840.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$470/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$1,590,000
+6.4% annual growth
$411,840
3,370
Median age: 41
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.54% (median rent $470/wk against a $1,590,000 price tag). Units yield 4.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +6.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20261.54%
Based on $1,590,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.73%
Based on $411,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026+6.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +6.4%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+36%
2026
$1.6M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
166
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Hills.
Local schools for East Hills
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
East Hills Public School
East Hills Girls Technology High School
East Hills Boys High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About East Hills.
- What is the median house price in East Hills?
- The median house price in East Hills, NSW 2213 is $1,590,000. The median unit price is $411,840. Annual growth is +6.4%.
- What is the East Hills postcode?
- East Hills is in the 2213 postcode, in NSW, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- Where is East Hills?
- East Hills is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2213. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Canterbury-Bankstown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Hills?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in East Hills?
- There are 20 schools serving East Hills on this page, including East Hills Public School, East Hills Girls Technology High School, East Hills Boys High School.
- How walkable is East Hills?
- East Hills has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Hills?
- East Hills is close to Voyager Point, Pleasure Point, Panania, Sandy Point, Picnic Point.
- What is the population of East Hills?
- The population of East Hills is approximately 3,370 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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