Valley Heights at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,188
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Valley Heights.
The postcode for Valley Heights is 2777 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Valley Heights (2777) sits in the Blue Mountains region of NSW.
Valley Heights has roughly 1,188 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.
Valley Heights scores 20/100 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 11 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Valley Heights's population at 1,188, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,188
Median age
44
Family households
81%
Lone person
19%
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)
$425/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,188
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
35
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.
20
10
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Valley Heights.
Local schools for Valley Heights
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Government School Catchment
Springwood Public School
Ellison Public School
Springwood High 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 Valley Heights.
- What is the Valley Heights postcode?
- Valley Heights is in the 2777 postcode, in NSW, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- Where is Valley Heights?
- Valley Heights is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2777. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Blue Mountains City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Valley Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $425, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Valley Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Valley Heights on this page, including Springwood Public School, Ellison Public School, St Thomas Aquinas Primary School.
- How walkable is Valley Heights?
- Valley Heights has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Valley Heights?
- Valley Heights is close to Sun Valley, Warrimoo, Springwood, Faulconbridge, Yellow Rock.
- What is the population of Valley Heights?
- The population of Valley Heights is approximately 1,188 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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