Carrathool
Hillston
Hillston at a glance
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
1,547
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Hillston.
Hillston (2675) sits in the Carrathool region of NSW.
Hillston has roughly 1,547 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hillston scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillston's population at 1,547, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,547
Median age
36
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
1,547
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
145
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.
56
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillston.
Local schools for Hillston
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Government School Catchment
Hillston Central School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's Parish School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hillston.
- What is the Hillston postcode?
- Hillston is in the 2675 postcode, in NSW, in the Carrathool region.
- What is the average rent in Hillston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Hillston?
- There are 2 schools serving Hillston on this page, including St Joseph's Parish School, Hillston Central School.
- How walkable is Hillston?
- Hillston has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hillston?
- Hillston is close to Gunbar, Wallanthery, Merriwagga, Monia Gap, Lake Brewster.
- What is the population of Hillston?
- Hillston has approximately 1,547 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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