Heckenberg
NSW 2168 · Liverpool
3,263 (2021) → 3,316 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Heckenberg is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2168, about 30km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.03M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 60/100, and is about 25km inland. Heckenberg has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 41/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2168 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (11.12%), Lebanon (4.96%), Iraq (4.17%), Cambodia (2.18%), Fiji (2.08%)
Top languages: Arabic (20.72%), Vietnamese (15.94%), Khmer (3.16%), Hindi (2.67%), Spanish (2.39%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Heckenberg Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 848
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sadleir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 883
- Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 892
- Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 887
- Mount Pritchard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 951
- Busby West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 895
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1003
- Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 962
- Ashcroft High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 877
- James Busby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 902
- Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount PritchardPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1053
- Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 880
- Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 920
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Heckenberg
Is Heckenberg safe?
Heckenberg has a residential safety score of 41/100, 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 6,037 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Heckenberg?
In Heckenberg, the median house price is $1.03M. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Heckenberg from Sydney CBD?
Heckenberg is about 29.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 84 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Heckenberg?
Heckenberg has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 848 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Heckenberg?
Heckenberg has a transport score of 60/100 and 28 bus stops.