Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)

NSW 2290 · Lake Macquarie

641 (2021) → 663 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)

Overall score

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

641

Population

$870K

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2290, about 110km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $870K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 55/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

110.3 km

To Sydney CBD

5.2 km

To coast

$700/wk

Median rent (house)

2.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

641

Population

Median age

2.7

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Lake Macquarie LGA population (est. 2025)222,310

Median household income (weekly)$1,970

vs NSW median+6.5%

Bachelor degree or higher22.7%

Born in Australia91.4%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse230 / 3 / 0

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.5%), England (1.87%), Scotland (0.62%), Italy (0.47%)

Top languages: Italian (1.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$870K

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $650 wk

Rental yield (house)4.2%

Days on market (house)33 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for NSW suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

123

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Hillsborough Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1007
Newcastle Junior SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 968
Cardiff South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1003
Cardiff High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 977
Charlestown South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1064
Garden Suburb Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1045
Mount Hutton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 937
Alesco Senior College - Charlestown CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
Warners Bay High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1052
Charlestown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1025
St Kevin's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1074
Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 996

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

8Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationCardiff (2.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.5°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

90 in suburbSupermarkets

10 in suburbCafes/Rest.

110 in suburbParks

8Playgrounds

199Pools

110 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

150 in suburbGPs

50 in suburbPharmacies

40 in suburbChildcare

20 in suburbLibraries

871 in suburbSports fields

3Vets

Nearest beachDudley Beach (5.3 km)

Nearest hospitalJohn Hunter Hospital (5.0 km)

Nearest vet2.2 km

Nearest airportNewcastle (18.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.85%

Projected population 2041747

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Lake Macquarie

Cardiff South$996K76transport Garden Suburb$903K62transport Kotara South$1.22M76transport Charlestown$1.05M64transport Lakelands$1.19M60transport Cardiff$938K91transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)

What are property prices in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?

In Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie), the median house price is $870K. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) from Sydney CBD?

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is about 110.3 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has a transport score of 55/100 and 8 bus stops.