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Heckenberg

NSW 2168 · Liverpool

3,263 (2021) → 3,316 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)

61
Overall score

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

3,263
Population
$978K
Median house (2025)
42
Safety score
60
Transport score

Heckenberg is a moderate growth suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2168, about 30km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $978K 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 42/100.

29.5 km
To Sydney CBD
24.5 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
3.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,263
Population
32
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Liverpool LGA population (est. 2025)246,738
Median household income (weekly)$1,159
vs NSW median-37.4%
Bachelor degree or higher21.1%
Born in Australia52.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse789 / 66 / 64

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

$978K
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $550 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

42
Residential

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

7
Break & enter dwelling215/100k
3
Steal from dwelling92/100k
10
Motor vehicle theft306/100k
33
Domestic assault1,011/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
14
Non-domestic assault429/100k

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: 218 (all categories, latest year)6,681 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

15

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

155
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 981 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Heckenberg Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 861

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Sadleir Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 895
  • Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 886
  • Ashcroft Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 898
  • Mount Pritchard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 966
  • Busby West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 903
  • St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 966
  • Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 959
  • Ashcroft High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 882
  • James Busby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 915
  • Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount PritchardPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1052
  • Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 880
  • Cartwright Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 921

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

60
28Bus
CBD commute (est.)101 min (bus)
Nearest train stationLiverpool (3.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
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.

80 in suburbSupermarkets
160 in suburbCafes/Rest.
685 in suburbParks
232 in suburbPlaygrounds
18Pools
40 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
30 in suburbPharmacies
40 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1187 in suburbSports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (15.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

81

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

4
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
2
Public pools
118
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

96

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

68
Parks
2
Nature reserves
150
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

46

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
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

68

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

4
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.23
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

50

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

3
Long Day Care
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.92

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.40%
Projected population 20413,874
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Liverpool

Sadleir$1.00M60transportBusby$1.00M60transportAshcroft$1.06M64transportCartwright$1.05M53transportMiller$990K60transportGreen Valley$1.15M46transport

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Frequently asked questions about Heckenberg

Is Heckenberg safe?

Heckenberg has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 6,681 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Heckenberg?

In Heckenberg, the median house price is $978K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

How far is Heckenberg from Sydney CBD?

Heckenberg is about 29.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 101 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Heckenberg?

Heckenberg has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 861 (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.

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.