Hazelbrook
NSW 2779 · Blue Mountains
5,077 (2021) → 5,101 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hazelbrook is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2779, about 71km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $920K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 68km inland. Hazelbrook has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2779 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.92%), New Zealand (1.36%), Germany (0.69%), USA (0.61%), Scotland (0.57%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.71%), Polish (0.41%), Russian (0.39%), German (0.37%), French (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 March 2026
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 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Korowal SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1084
- Blue Mountains Steiner SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1073
- Hazelbrook Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1044
- Aspect Western Sydney School, LawsonPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of The Nativity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1076
- Blacktown Youth College - Lawson CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.4km
- Lawson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1000
- Wentworth Falls Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 1074
- Kindlehill SchoolCombined · Independent · 7.9kmICSEA 1077
- Blue Mountains Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1140
- Faulconbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1063
- Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1027
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hazelbrook
Is Hazelbrook safe?
Hazelbrook has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,403 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hazelbrook?
In Hazelbrook, the median house price is $920K and the median unit price is $700K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Hazelbrook from Sydney CBD?
Hazelbrook is about 71.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 125 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hazelbrook?
Hazelbrook has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1067 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hazelbrook?
Hazelbrook has a transport score of 87/100, including 1 train station and 48 bus stops.