Port Stephens Council
Gillieston Heights
Gillieston Heights at a glance
Median house
$777,500
+11.1% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
4,796
Median age 30
About
Welcome to Gillieston Heights.
Gillieston Heights is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$777,500
+11.1% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$427/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$777,500
+11.1% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,796
Median age: 30
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.86%
Based on $777,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.24%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+11.1%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
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 +11.1%/yr
2021
$459K
5-year change
+69%
2026
$778K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,796
Median age
30
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
215
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.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Gillieston Heights.
Local schools for Gillieston Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gillieston Public School
Maitland Public School
Telarah Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Gillieston Heights.
- What is the median house price in Gillieston Heights?
- The median house price in Gillieston Heights, NSW 2321 is $777,500. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is +11.1%.
- What is the Gillieston Heights postcode?
- Gillieston Heights is in the 2321 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gillieston Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $427, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Gillieston Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Gillieston Heights on this page, including The Heights Learning Community, Gillieston Public School, Hunter Trade College.
- How walkable is Gillieston Heights?
- Gillieston Heights has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Gillieston Heights?
- Gillieston Heights is close to Louth Park, Mount Dee, Cliftleigh, Maitland North, Maitland.
- What is the population of Gillieston Heights?
- Gillieston Heights has approximately 4,796 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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