Port Hacking at a glance
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
1,210
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Port Hacking.
The postcode for Port Hacking is 2229 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Port Hacking (2229) sits in the Sutherland region of NSW.
Port Hacking has roughly 1,210 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Port Hacking scores 16/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Port Hacking's population at 1,210, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,210
Median age
40
Family households
89%
Lone person
10%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$795/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
1,210
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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.
16
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Hacking.
Local schools for Port Hacking
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Government School Catchment
Lilli Pilli Public School
Caringbah Public School
Burraneer Bay Public School
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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 Port Hacking.
- What is the Port Hacking postcode?
- Port Hacking is in the 2229 postcode, in NSW, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- Where is Port Hacking?
- Port Hacking is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2229. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Sutherland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Port Hacking?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $795.
- What schools are in Port Hacking?
- There are 20 schools serving Port Hacking on this page, including Lilli Pilli Public School, Caringbah Public School, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College Burraneer.
- How walkable is Port Hacking?
- Port Hacking has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Hacking?
- Port Hacking is close to Lilli Pilli, Dolans Bay, Maianbar, Burraneer, Caringbah South.
- What is the population of Port Hacking?
- The population of Port Hacking is approximately 1,210 (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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