Bayside Council
Hillsdale
Hillsdale at a glance
Walk score
24
Very car dependent
Population
5,647
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Hillsdale.
Hillsdale (2036) sits in the Bayside region of NSW.
Hillsdale has roughly 5,647 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
Hillsdale scores 24/100 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillsdale's population at 5,647, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,647
Median age
35
Family households
65%
Lone person
29%
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)
$520/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
5,647
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
199
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.
24
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillsdale.
Local schools for Hillsdale
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Government School Catchment
Matraville Public School
Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public School
South Sydney High 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 Hillsdale.
- What is the Hillsdale postcode?
- Hillsdale is in the 2036 postcode, in NSW, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hillsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $520, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Hillsdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Hillsdale on this page, including Matraville Public School, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Matraville, Corpus Christi College Maroubra.
- How walkable is Hillsdale?
- Hillsdale has a Walk Score of 24 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hillsdale?
- Hillsdale is close to Matraville, Eastgardens, Maroubra, Maroubra South, Chifley.
- What is the population of Hillsdale?
- Hillsdale has approximately 5,647 residents. 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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