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Heathcote

NSW 2233 · Sutherland Shire

6,148 (2021) → 6,185 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Sutherland Shire local government area (est. 239,883 residents)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,148
Population
$1.47M
Median house (2025)
100
Safety score
89
Transport score

Heathcote is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.47M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 89/100, and is about 12km inland. Heathcote has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

30.6 km
To Sydney CBD
11.8 km
To coast
$950/wk
Median rent (house)
1.4 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,148
Population
43
Median age
2.7
Avg household

Age distribution

Sutherland Shire LGA population (est. 2025)239,883
Median household income (weekly)$2,240
vs NSW median+21.1%
Bachelor degree or higher32.7%
Born in Australia86.0%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,600 / 273 / 240

Top countries of birth: England (3.89%), New Zealand (0.83%), South Africa (0.5%), Netherlands (0.42%), Germany (0.39%)

Top languages: German (0.49%), Russian (0.39%), Italian (0.34%), Mandarin (0.31%), Spanish (0.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.47M+7.9%
Median house (2025)
$1.11M
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$950 / $750 wk
Rental yield (house)3.4%
Days on market (house)44 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

2
Break & enter dwelling33/100k
6
Steal from dwelling98/100k
2
Motor vehicle theft33/100k
10
Domestic assault163/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
8
Non-domestic assault130/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 173 (all categories, latest year)2,814 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

71

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

41
Within 10km3 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1067 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Heathcote Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
  • Heathcote East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1050
  • Heathcote High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1019

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 996
  • St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1089
  • Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1058
  • Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1061
  • Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
  • St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1075
  • Engadine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1045
  • Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1067
  • Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1061
  • Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1033
  • Shire Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1113
  • Waterfall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1013

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

89
1Train
51Bus
CBD commute (est.)69 min (train)
Peak train frequency24/hr
Nearest train stationHeathcote (1.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
17.5°C
Winter max
870mm
Rainfall/yr
7.1h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

41 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
1311 in suburbParks
88 in suburbPlaygrounds
2Pools
10 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
41 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
3512 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalBankstown-Lidcombe Hospital (17.0 km)
Nearest vet9.6 km
Nearest airportSydney (22.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

29

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

1
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
35
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

19

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

13
Parks
0
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

19

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

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

32

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
1
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.33

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

38

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.65

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.15%
Projected population 20416,668
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Sutherland Shire

Engadine$1.60M94transportWaterfall$1.47M86transportYarrawarrah$1.43M64transportLucas HeightsData not available35transportBarden Ridge$1.93M48transportWoronora Heights$1.85M58transport

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Frequently asked questions about Heathcote

Is Heathcote safe?

Heathcote 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 2,814 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Heathcote?

In Heathcote, the median house price is $1.47M and the median unit price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $950.

How far is Heathcote from Sydney CBD?

Heathcote is about 30.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Heathcote?

Heathcote has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1042 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Heathcote?

Heathcote has a transport score of 89/100, including 1 train station and 51 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.