Blue Mountains City Council

Hawkesbury Heights

NSW2777

Hawkesbury Heights at a glance

Median house

$1,425,000

Median unit

$343,440

Weekly rent

$760

Houses

Gross yield

2.8%

Houses, on the median

Population

468

Median age 35

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

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

The brief

What to know about Hawkesbury Heights.

Hawkesbury Heights's median house price is $1,425,000 (median of 6 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025).

Postcode 2777 (NSW), Blue Mountains City Council, part of Greater Sydney.

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.

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Day to day

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 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, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.

Who lives here

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.

Population

468

Median age

35

Family households

81%

Lone person

18%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,425,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.

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

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$760/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

Owner occupied

90%

Renter occupied

13%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$1,425,000

Median Unit PriceSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

$343,440

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

468

Median age: 35

Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw

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For investors

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 (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

2.77%

Based on $1,425,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

Based on $343,440 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026

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 2026

90%

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.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

11

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft3 (27.3%)
Sexual offences2 (18.2%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment2 (18.2%)
Assault1 (9.1%)
Drug offences1 (9.1%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hawkesbury Heights.

Local schools for Hawkesbury Heights

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Government School Catchment

Castlereagh Public School

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Winmalee High School

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Winmalee Public School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1302 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

8.4°C

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Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

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.
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 of Sydney, in NSW 2777. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
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.

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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