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Valley Heights

NSW 2777 · Blue Mountains

1,188 (2021)1,203 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Blue Mountains local government area (est. 79,044 residents)

71
Overall score

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

1,188
Population
$1.05M
Median house (2026)Low sales volume
100
Safety score
88
Transport score

Valley Heights is a stable suburb in Blue Mountains, NSW 2777, about 60km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.05M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 56km inland. Valley Heights has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

60.3 km
To Sydney CBD
56.4 km
To coast
$700/wk
Median rent (house)
620 m
To nearest station
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Demographics

1,188
Population
44
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Blue Mountains LGA population (est. 2025)79,044
Median household income (weekly)$2,144
vs NSW median+15.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$65,332/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +10%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2777 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher43.0%
Born in Australia83.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse429 / 0 / 14

Top countries of birth: England (4.46%), Germany (0.84%), Netherlands (0.84%), New Zealand (0.67%), South Africa (0.59%)

Top languages: Arabic (0.51%), French (0.34%), Spanish (0.34%), Filipino (0.25%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.05M
Median house (2026)Low volume: 16 sales in 12 months
Data not available
Median unit (2026)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$700 / $470 wk
Rental yield (house)3.5%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

100
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
0
Steal from dwelling0/100k
0
Motor vehicle theft0/100k
3
Domestic assault253/100k
0
Robbery0/100k
1
Non-domestic assault84/100k

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: 33 (all categories, latest year)2,778 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 March 2026

Schools

71

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

31
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1053 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Blue Mountains Grammar Preparatory School campusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Springwood Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1059
  • Ellison Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1051
  • Warrimoo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1052
  • Wycliffe Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1100
  • Wycliffe Hope SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1037
  • St Thomas Aquinas Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1095
  • Blaxland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1068
  • St Columba's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 4.1kmICSEA 1088
  • Faulconbridge Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1063
  • Springwood High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1027
  • Winmalee High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1040
  • Mount Riverview Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 1050

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

88
1Train
15Bus
CBD commute (est.)107 min (train)
Peak train frequency18/hr
Nearest train stationValley Heights (620 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate1.6% · vs NSW avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Education & Training
15.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance
15.6%
Construction
10.0%
Public Administration & Safety
9.3%
Retail Trade
8.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.2°C
Summer max
17.6°C
Winter max
730mm
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.

10 in suburbSupermarkets
91 in suburbCafes/Rest.
83 in suburbParks
73 in suburbPlaygrounds
16841 in suburbPools
50 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
30 in suburbGPs
20 in suburbPharmacies
20 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
362 in suburbSports fields
1Vets

In this suburb

1Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (78/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNepean Hospital (13.1 km)
Nearest vet2.4 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (23.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

80

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

5
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
36
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

80

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

8
Parks
8
Nature reserves
1
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
2
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

89

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
2
Arts centres
4
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

78

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.68
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

27

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.84

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

6
Christian1 in suburb
Total within 3km6
In this suburb1

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

Stable
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20411,200
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Valley Heights

Is Valley Heights safe?

Valley Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 2,778 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Valley Heights?

In Valley Heights, the median house price is $1.05M. Median weekly house rent is $700.

How far is Valley Heights from Sydney CBD?

Valley Heights is about 60.3 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 107 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Valley Heights?

Valley Heights has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Valley Heights?

Valley Heights has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 15 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.