Hillsdale
NSW 2036 · Bayside
5,647 (2021) → 6,347 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hillsdale is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, NSW 2036, about 9km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.26M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 62/100, and is right by the coast. Hillsdale has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 84/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Top countries of birth: Bangladesh (3.68%), China (3.38%), Philippines (3.28%), Brazil (3.24%), Ireland (2.96%)
Top languages: Bengali (5.19%), Spanish (4.53%), Portuguese (3.83%), Cantonese (3.06%), Mandarin (3.01%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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 2025
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1040
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1073
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1033
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 962
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1094
- St Spyridon CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1091
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1114
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1041
- Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1106
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 967
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 940
- Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1163
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale
Is Hillsdale safe?
Hillsdale has a residential safety score of 84/100, 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 3,524 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hillsdale?
In Hillsdale, the median house price is $2.26M and the median unit price is $740K. Median weekly house rent is $1,550.
How far is Hillsdale from Sydney CBD?
Hillsdale is about 9.0 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hillsdale?
Hillsdale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hillsdale?
Hillsdale has a transport score of 62/100 and 5 bus stops.