Sutherland Shire Council
Heathcote
Heathcote at a glance
Median house
$1,365,000
+2.2% year on year
Median unit
$411,840
Sales data pending
Days on market
43
Average to sell
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,148
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Heathcote.
Heathcote is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,365,000
+2.2% over the past year. Median unit price $411,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$520/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$1,365,000
+2.2% annual growth
$411,840
Sales data pending
43
Average days to sell
6,148
Median age: 43
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.90%
Based on $1,365,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.57%
Based on $411,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+2.2%
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 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202643 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 +2.2%/yr
2021
$1.2M
5-year change
+11%
2026
$1.4M
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
6,148
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
173
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.
10
20
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Heathcote.
Local schools for Heathcote
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Heathcote Public School
Heathcote High School
Heathcote East Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Heathcote.
- What is the median house price in Heathcote?
- The median house price in Heathcote, NSW 2233 is $1,365,000. The median unit price is $411,840. Annual growth is +2.2%.
- What is the Heathcote postcode?
- Heathcote is in the 2233 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Heathcote?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $520.
- What schools are in Heathcote?
- There are 20 schools serving Heathcote on this page, including Heathcote Public School, Heathcote High School, Heathcote East Public School.
- How walkable is Heathcote?
- Heathcote has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Heathcote?
- Heathcote is close to Engadine, Yarrawarrah, Audley, Bonnie Vale, Goarra.
- What is the population of Heathcote?
- Heathcote has approximately 6,148 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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