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Mount Hunter

NSW 2570 · Wollondilly

749 (2021)794 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Wollondilly local government area (est. 61,661 residents)

28
Overall score

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

749
Population
$1.88M
Median house (2025)
99
Safety score
18
Transport score

Mount Hunter is a moderate growth suburb in Wollondilly, NSW 2570, about 60km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.88M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 37km inland. Mount Hunter has an overall score of 28/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.

60.3 km
To Sydney CBD
37.2 km
To coast
$750/wk
Median rent (house)
8.9 km
To nearest station

Demographics

749
Population
39
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Wollondilly LGA population (est. 2025)61,661
Median household income (weekly)$2,200
vs NSW median+18.9%
Bachelor degree or higher24.7%
Born in Australia83.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse222 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (2.27%), New Zealand (1.47%), Germany (0.67%), Italy (0.67%), Iran (0.53%)

Top languages: Italian (1.6%), Russian (1.07%), Arabic (0.53%), Tagalog (0.53%), Croatian (0.4%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.88M
Median house (2025)
Data not available
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$750 / $520 wk
Rental yield (house)2.1%
Days on market (house)49 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

99
Residential

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:

0
Break & enter dwelling0/100k
3
Steal from dwelling401/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
1
Domestic assault134/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault134/100k

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: 15 (all categories, latest year)2,003 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

43

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

11
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1005 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Mount Hunter Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010

Nearby (within 10km)

  • The Oaks Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 983
  • Cawdor Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.8kmICSEA 975
  • Camden High SchoolSecondary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 981
  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8kmICSEA 1015
  • Camden South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 1025
  • Picton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 990
  • Camden Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 1040
  • Camden Park Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 9.3km
  • St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.3kmICSEA 1052
  • Oakdale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.8kmICSEA 976
  • Spring Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 10kmICSEA 1005

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

18
9Bus
CBD commute (est.)193 min (bus)
Nearest train stationPicton (8.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.5°C
Summer max
17.3°C
Winter max
780mm
Rainfall/yr
7.2h
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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets
00 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
55 in suburbPlaygrounds
0Pools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
11 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalCamden Hospital (8.5 km)
Nearest vet8.2 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (26.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

4

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
1
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

7

Mostly urban

Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.

1
Parks
0
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
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

76

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.34

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.47%
Projected population 2041828
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Mount Hunter

Is Mount Hunter safe?

Mount Hunter has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 2,003 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Mount Hunter?

In Mount Hunter, the median house price is $1.88M. Median weekly house rent is $750.

How far is Mount Hunter from Sydney CBD?

Mount Hunter is about 60.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 193 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Mount Hunter?

Mount Hunter has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1010 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Mount Hunter?

Mount Hunter has a transport score of 18/100 and 9 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.