Hillsborough at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Hillsborough.
The postcode for Hillsborough is 2290 (NSW).
Hillsborough (2290) sits in the Lake Macquarie region of NSW.
Hillsborough has roughly 34,912 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Hillsborough 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillsborough's population at 34,912, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
34,912
Median age
40
Family households
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Lone person
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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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34,912
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillsborough.
Local schools for Hillsborough
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Government School Catchment
Hillsborough Public School
Newcastle Junior School
Cardiff South Public School
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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 Hillsborough.
- What is the Hillsborough postcode?
- Hillsborough is in the 2290 postcode, in NSW, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- Where is Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2290, in the Lake Macquarie City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hillsborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Hillsborough?
- There are 20 schools serving Hillsborough on this page, including Hillsborough Public School, Newcastle Junior School, Cardiff South Public School.
- How walkable is Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hillsborough?
- Hillsborough is close to Charlestown, Cardiff South, Garden Suburb, Kotara South, Lakelands.
- What is the population of Hillsborough?
- The population of Hillsborough is approximately 34,912 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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