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 $2.31M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 63/100, 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2036 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 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 1088 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Matraville Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1046
Nearby (within 10km)
- Corpus Christi College MaroubraSecondary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 1043
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School MatravillePrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1078
- South Sydney High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1037
- Matraville Soldiers Settlement Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 934
- Pagewood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1085
- St Spyridon CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1093
- St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1126
- Banksmeadow Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1032
- Chifley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 954
- Maroubra Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1128
- Matraville Sports High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 930
- Mount Sinai CollegePrimary · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1097
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
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 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 3,223 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hillsdale?
In Hillsdale, the median house price is $2.31M and the median unit price is $762K. Median weekly house rent is $1,470.
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 1046 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hillsdale?
Hillsdale has a transport score of 63/100 and 5 bus stops.