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Hill Top, NSW 2575
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$880,000
market range $825K-$1M
Median Unit
$680,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+8.5%
market range +5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Hill Top
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Hill Top market and investor summary
In Hill Top, NSW 2575, the median house sells for around $880K, on a gross rental yield of 4.0% for houses. House prices have moved +8.5% over the past year and +20.0% over three years. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.0% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 71 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Hill Top: people, income and schools
Hill Top is home to around 2,792 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $100,000 a year (about $1,920 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.8 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,792
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $100,000/yr
- Households renting
- 21%
- Family households
- 78%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 943
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hill Top
No properties currently listed in Hill Top
Search Hill Top listings →Frequently asked questions about Hill Top
What should I check before investing in Hill Top?
Hill Top has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +8.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Hill Top?
The median property price in Hill Top, NSW 2575 is $880K for houses and $680K for units.
What rental yield does Hill Top show?
The gross rental yield in Hill Top is 4.0% for houses and 4.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Hill Top?
House prices in Hill Top are up 8.5% over the past year and up 20.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Hill Top?
The current vacancy rate in Hill Top is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Hill Top?
Hill Top has a population of approximately 2,792 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Hill Top?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Hill Top. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hill Top affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hill Top costs about 8.8 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Hill Top's population growing?
The population of Hill Top has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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