NSW · Sutherland Shire Council
Heathcote, 2233
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Sutherland Shire, Heathcote is a mid-sized suburb with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. Close enough to visit the capital for a day trip, yet far enough away to keep a distinctly local pace. Elevated streets and bushland backdrops bring a sense of fresh country air to daily life.
Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by housing affordability and parks and green space, while local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar regional towns.
Population
- Population
- 6,148
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,240
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 80 of 2,237
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,553
- Employment rate
- 61.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 125 / 240 / 273
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
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $700
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $900
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $843
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 94
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)
- 140
- Against the person
- 48
- Against property
- 54
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 22.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 128 residents
- State safety percentile
- 3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -3.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault63
- Fraud55
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment68
- Malicious Damage To Property85
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault54
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
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 1,056
- Heathcote East Public SchoolPrimary
- Heathcote High SchoolSecondary
- Heathcote 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
108 public transport stops in this suburb
- CCP Princes Hwy
- FTB North P1
- FTB North P2
- FTB Princes Hwy
- Heathcote Station
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)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
215 planning-related records
2026· 17 proposals
June 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1403 PRINCES HIGHWAY HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 JANE PLACE HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool43 DILLWYNNIA GROVE HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure30 JACANA GROVE HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 BLUE BELL ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 THE AVENUE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (detached)5A HUNTER STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Withdrawn
- Residential flat building; Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 VENO STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
February 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 ROSEBERY STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation2 KEATS PLACE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14B MARTIN STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport26 MARTIN STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure26 ROSEBERY STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation12 JUNCTION ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 BELLA VISTA STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 JANE PLACE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 WILSON PARADE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
2025· 23 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah33 PARKLANDS AVENUE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure35 PATTERSON ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure74 COPELAND ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation2 WHITTON STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 FOREST ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure34 FOREST ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
September 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage1403 PRINCES HIGHWAY HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)12 BLACKET STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure1403 PRINCES HIGHWAY HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure19 LINDSAY GORDON PLACE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure14B MARTIN STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home15 BORONIA GROVE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
July 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support5 CORINTH ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 ROSEBERY STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
June 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation29 LUNAR AVENUE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure28A TECOMA STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation23 Rosebery Street Heathcote NSW 2233Withdrawn
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure21 GREVILLEA GROVE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure44R FORUM DRIVE HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)14 PARKES STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)12 BLACKET STREET HEATHCOTE 2233Rejected
March 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 CORINTH ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
February 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 FOREST ROAD HEATHCOTE 2233Determined
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
61 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (4)
- Bike Lockers - Heathcote Station, Princes HwyBicycle Parking
- Sutherland Shire CouncilBicycle Parking
- Boundary Rd after Rosebery StBus stop
- Boundary Rd at Surveyor AvBus stop
- Boundary Rd opp Rosebery StBus stop
- Cassandra Cres at Dalley RdBus stop
- Corinth Rd after Forum DrBus stop
- Corinth Rd at Cassandra CresBus stop
- Corinth Rd opp Forum DrBus 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
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Abbott Road ReservePark
- Blue Bell Street ReservePark
- Boronia Grove ReservePark
- Cassandra Crescent ReservePark
- Forum Drive ReservePark
- Heathcote Sesquicentenary ParkPark
- Mirrabook Place ReservePark
- Slessor Place ReservePark
- Veno Street ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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
- Heathcote Hall1-21 Dillwynnia Grove HeathcoteSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- KU Heathcote Preschoolchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 11
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
- 66.0/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 370th in Australia
- State rank
- 143rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #7 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #16 among Country & regional 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
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bike Lockers - Heathcote Station, Princes Hwyamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Boundary Rd after Rosebery Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Boundary Rd at Surveyor Avamenitiesbus_stop
- Boundary Rd opp Rosebery Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Camp Fire Circleamenitiesfirepit
- Cassandra Cres at Dalley Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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