Fishers Hill at a glance
Population
56
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Fishers Hill.
The postcode for Fishers Hill is 2421 (NSW).
Fishers Hill (2421) sits in the Maitland region of NSW.
Fishers Hill has roughly 56 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fishers Hill's population at 56, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
43
Family households
62%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025
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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
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Fishers Hill.
Local schools for Fishers Hill
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Government School Catchment
Vacy Public School
Gresford Public School
Martins Creek Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fishers Hill.
- What is the Fishers Hill postcode?
- Fishers Hill is in the 2421 postcode, in NSW, in the Maitland City Council region.
- Where is Fishers Hill?
- Fishers Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2421, in the Maitland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fishers Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Fishers Hill?
- There are 5 schools serving Fishers Hill on this page, including Vacy Public School, Gresford Public School, Martins Creek Public School.
- What suburbs are near Fishers Hill?
- Fishers Hill is close to Vacy, Torryburn, Summer Hill, Gresford, East Gresford.
- What is the population of Fishers Hill?
- The population of Fishers Hill is approximately 56 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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