Dungog Shire Council
Hilldale
Hilldale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
193
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Hilldale.
Hilldale (2420) sits in the Dungog region of NSW.
Hilldale has roughly 193 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Hilldale 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hilldale's population at 193, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
193
Median age
45
Family households
85%
Lone person
23%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
193
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hilldale.
Local schools for Hilldale
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Government School Catchment
Martins Creek Public School
Vacy Public School
Paterson 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 Hilldale.
- What is the Hilldale postcode?
- Hilldale is in the 2420 postcode, in NSW, in the Dungog Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hilldale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Hilldale?
- There are 11 schools serving Hilldale on this page, including Martins Creek Public School, Vacy Public School, Paterson Public School.
- How walkable is Hilldale?
- Hilldale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hilldale?
- Hilldale is close to Wallarobba, Martins Creek, Woerden, Wallaringa, Vacy.
- What is the population of Hilldale?
- Hilldale has approximately 193 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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