Hawkesbury Heights at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
468
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Hawkesbury Heights.
The postcode for Hawkesbury Heights is 2777 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Hawkesbury Heights (2777) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
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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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
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$473/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
468
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawkesbury Heights.
Local schools for Hawkesbury Heights
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Government School Catchment
Castlereagh Public School
Winmalee High School
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
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 Hawkesbury Heights.
- 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 $425, for units it's $473.
- 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 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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