McGraths Hill
NSW 2756 · Hawkesbury
2,537 (2021) → 2,788 est. (2025) · High Growth
Part of the Hawkesbury local government area (est. 67,684 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
McGraths Hill is a high growth suburb in Hawkesbury, NSW 2756, about 44km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.10M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 30km inland. McGraths Hill has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3%), New Zealand (1.54%), South Africa (0.71%), China (0.59%), Scotland (0.51%)
Top languages: Arabic (1.69%), Italian (0.71%), Cantonese (0.55%), Punjabi (0.51%), Afrikaans (0.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1004 (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)
- Windsor High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 923
- Arndell Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1057
- Windsor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 941
- St Matthew's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1019
- Oakville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1013
- Windsor South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 869
- Pitt Town Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 990
- Windsor Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 947
- Vineyard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 942
- Chisholm Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1006
- Bede Polding CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.7kmICSEA 1009
- Bligh Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 933
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
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about McGraths Hill
Is McGraths Hill safe?
McGraths Hill has a residential safety score of 97/100, 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 3,035 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in McGraths Hill?
In McGraths Hill, the median house price is $1.10M and the median unit price is $815K. Median weekly house rent is $715.
How far is McGraths Hill from Sydney CBD?
McGraths Hill is about 44.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 145 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in McGraths Hill?
McGraths Hill has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in McGraths Hill?
McGraths Hill has a transport score of 72/100 and 35 bus stops.