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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Heathcote is a stable suburb in Sutherland Shire, NSW 2233, about 31km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.53M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2233 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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 1067 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Heathcote East Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072
- Heathcote Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1056
- Heathcote High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1028
Nearby (within 10km)
- Dunlea Centre, Australia's Original Boys' TownCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 962
- St John Bosco CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1081
- St John Bosco Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1094
- Engadine West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1057
- Engadine Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1059
- Southern Cross Baptist Church Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1108
- Engadine High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1051
- Yarrawarrah Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1081
- Marton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 1063
- Lucas Heights Community SchoolCombined · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1038
- Shire Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 5.5kmICSEA 1116
- Waterfall Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1031
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
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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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
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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 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 2,391 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Heathcote?
In Heathcote, the median house price is $1.53M and the median unit price is $1.17M. Median weekly house rent is $900.
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 1052 (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.