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Hillsborough, NSW 2320
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$740,000
Median Unit
$525,000
Gross Yield (units)
6.4%
1yr Growth
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Investment snapshot for Hillsborough
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Hillsborough market and investor summary
In Hillsborough, NSW 2320, the median house sells for around $740K. At 1.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Hillsborough: people, income and schools
Hillsborough is home to around 50 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. At a median age of 37, it reads as broadly working-age, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
The typical household income runs to around $94,000 a year (about $1,810 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.9 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 16% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 50
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 37 years
- Median household income
- $94,000/yr
- Households renting
- 27%
- Family households
- 76%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hillsborough
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What should I check before investing in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (1.8% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Hillsborough?
The median property price in Hillsborough, NSW 2320 is $740K for houses and $525K for units.
What rental yield does Hillsborough show?
The gross rental yield in Hillsborough is 6.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Hillsborough?
The current vacancy rate in Hillsborough is 1.8%. 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 Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has a population of approximately 50 residents, with a median age of 37.
Is Hillsborough affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hillsborough costs about 7.9 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 Hillsborough's population growing?
The population of Hillsborough has grown about 15% 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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