East Hills
NSW 2213 · Canterbury-Bankstown
3,370 (2021) → 3,494 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area (est. 399,994 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
East Hills is a stable suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW 2213, about 22km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.60M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 14km inland. East Hills has an overall score of 78/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (3.47%), China (3.35%), Lebanon (2.7%), England (1.78%), India (1.78%)
Top languages: Arabic (5.88%), Vietnamese (4.81%), Mandarin (3.65%), Greek (2.76%), Cantonese (2.05%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1010 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- East Hills Girls Technology High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1021
- East Hills Boys High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1011
- East Hills Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 980
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Christopher's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1087
- Panania Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1057
- Tower Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 994
- Panania North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1033
- Picnic Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1101
- Picnic Point High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1018
- Mount St Joseph MilperraSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1056
- Milperra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1015
- De La Salle College, Revesby HeightsSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1059
- Revesby South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1042
- Aspect Macarthur School, HolsworthyPrimary · Independent · 3km
- Revesby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 998
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about East Hills
Is East Hills safe?
East Hills has a residential safety score of 61/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,926 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in East Hills?
In East Hills, the median house price is $1.60M and the median unit price is $943K. Median weekly house rent is $900.
How far is East Hills from Sydney CBD?
East Hills is about 22.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 53 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in East Hills?
East Hills has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1004 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in East Hills?
East Hills has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 33 bus stops.