Hawkesbury Heights, NSW 2777

Blue Mountains City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2777

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Median house price

$1,425,000

Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025

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Hawkesbury Heights at a glance

Median unit
$343,440
Weekly rent
$760
Houses
Population
468
Median age 35

Prices: Median of 6 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2777), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Hawkesbury Heights

Houses change hands at $1,425,000 on a typical sale, above the NSW median (6 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 76% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $285,000. Prices sit above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2777)

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What to know about Hawkesbury Heights

Hawkesbury Heights (2777) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW. The median house here is $1,425,000, above the NSW median of around $1.10M.

Hawkesbury Heights has roughly 468 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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

Hawkesbury Heights 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 844 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Hawkesbury Heights

Schools serving Hawkesbury Heights: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Castlereagh Public School

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Winmalee High School

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Winmalee Public School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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 Hawkesbury Heights's population at 468, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.77% (median rent $760/wk against a $1,425,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
2.77%
On the $1,425,000 median

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

4 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
Against justice procedures2 (50.0%)
Assault1 (25.0%)
Malicious damage to property1 (25.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of January 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
844 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
4.4°C
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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 Hawkesbury Heights

What is the median house price in Hawkesbury Heights?
The median house price in Hawkesbury Heights, NSW 2777 is $1,425,000 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440.
How much is my house worth in Hawkesbury Heights?
A useful starting point is the Hawkesbury Heights median house price of $1,425,000 (units $343,440). 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 Hawkesbury Heights a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Hawkesbury Heights is 2.8%: the median weekly house rent is $760 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2777), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,425,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Hawkesbury Heights: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Hawkesbury Heights 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 Hawkesbury Heights postcode?
Hawkesbury Heights is in the 2777 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
Where is Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights is a suburb in the Blue Mountains City Council area, NSW 2777.
What is the average rent in Hawkesbury Heights?
The median weekly rent for houses is $760.
What schools are in Hawkesbury Heights?
There are 20 schools serving Hawkesbury Heights on this page, including Castlereagh Public School, Winmalee High School, Winmalee Public School.
How walkable is Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights is close to Castlereagh, Winmalee, Yellow Rock, Yarramundi, Sun Valley.
What is the population of Hawkesbury Heights?
The population of Hawkesbury Heights is approximately 468 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.

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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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