NSW · Liverpool Council
Cecil Hills, 2171
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Cecil Hills is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Liverpool, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Fresh country air and elevated outlooks are part of the appeal up here among the hills.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls.
Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and safety, while growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 6,906
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,409
- Dwelling vacancy
- 2.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 52 of 1,913
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 54.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 211 / 89 / 8
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 119
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 178
- Against the person
- 66
- Against property
- 85
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 105 residents
- State safety percentile
- 4.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.6%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault125
- Fraud116
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment151
- Malicious Damage To Property103
- Steal From Motor Vehicle69
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 1,001.5
- Cecil Hills High SchoolSecondary
- Cecil Hills Public SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
63 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cecil Hills High School, Spencer Rd
- Cecil Hills High School, Spencer Rd
- Elizabeth Dr Opp Hackett Rd
- Elizabeth Dr Opp Hackett Rd
- Elizabeth Dr Opp Plough And Harrow
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Plan your journey. Check signage. Exercise caution. <strong>From 5am this Sunday, 14 June, the direct connection between the M7 and M12 motorways will open to traffic.</strong>The M12 Mwy and associated on- and off-ramps at The Northern Rd (Luddenham), Warami Dr (Badgerys Creek) and Elizabeth Dr (Cecil Hills) are also already open.Visit the <a href="https://caportal.com.au/rms/m12/downloads?cache=refresh" target="_blank">project website</a> for some driver-view animations of what to expect as you travel on the new motorway.Access between the M7 and M12 motorways will be via Elizabeth Dr, until the M7-M12 Interchange opens mid-2026.M12 Motorway, The Northern Road14 Mar 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
- RoadworksElizabeth Drive, M7 Motorway01 Jul 2026 – 15 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
64 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia1 DOWDING CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation9 BIRGITTE CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Under Assessment
2025· 11 proposals
November 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia17 ISABEL STREET CECIL HILLS 2171Additional Information Requested
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 MEREDITH WAY CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 WARFIELD PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 BATTENBERG CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 EARL PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
May 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure135 EDINBURGH CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
March 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Minor building alterations (external); Pathways and paving; Swimming pool; Non-standard Housing; Residential Accommodation12 TOULOUSE STREET CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 BATTENBERG CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 DAVINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 JAQUETTA CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18 MARINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
2024· 14 proposals
November 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure22 ANJOU CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies17 TOULOUSE STREET CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Home business; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia27 GABRIELLA AVENUE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
October 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure43 DAVINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure135 EDINBURGH CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
August 2024
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure22 ANJOU CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure16 BATTENBERG CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
July 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Early Education and Care Facility8 ALBEMARLE PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 HAREWOOD PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 ULSTER STREET CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
June 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure96 LANCASTER AVENUE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 CLEMENTINA CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation10 ADELAIDE PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
January 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)18 MARINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
2023· 6 proposals
August 2023
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling43 DAVINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition120 LANCASTER AVENUE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
May 2023
- Dwelling6 ELANORA PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 ELANORA PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
March 2023
- Other2 LINLEY PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
February 2023
- Change of use17 ISABEL STREET CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
2022· 7 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling43 DAVINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development6 JAQUETTA CLOSE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
November 2022
- Centre based childcare8 ALBEMARLE PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development54 DAVINA CRESCENT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Shed22 ANJOU CIRCUIT CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
October 2022
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs2 LINLEY PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs2 LINLEY PLACE CECIL HILLS 2171Withdrawn
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (6)
- Cecil Hills High School, Frederick RdBus stop
- Cecil Hills High School, Spencer RdBus stop
- Cecil Hills Shopping Village, Lancaster AvBus stop
- Feodore Dr at Hanover StBus stop
- Feodore Dr at Richmond CresBus stop
- Feodore Dr opp Burlina CctBus stop
- Feodore Dr opp Hanover StBus stop
- Feodore Dr opp Richmond CresBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Calga ParkPark
- Dunumbral ParkPark
- Elizabeth ParkPark
- Gough ParkPark
- Henry Robertson ParkPark
- Judy Pack ParkPark
- Lindesay ParkPark
- Longfields ParkPark
- Nebbia ParkPark
- Pye Hill ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Cecil Hills FarmSandringham Drive, Cecil ParkSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Haven Early LearningBalmoral Circuitkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 43
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 58.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1001st in Australia
- State rank
- 328th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #125 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #232 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bbqamenitiesbbq
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Cecil Hills High School, Frederick Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Cecil Hills High School, Spencer Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Cecil Hills Shopping Village, Lancaster Avamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
More in Liverpool Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.