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NSW · Hunters Hill Council

Hunters Hill, 2110

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Desirability score

66/100
Good

Top 7% of New South Wales' suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Hunters Hill is known for: Green suburb, Education hub, High desirability, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

In Hunters Hill, Hunters Hill is a settled established suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with plenty of young families in the mix. Daily life is practical and well connected, with the city and nearby suburbs easy to tap into. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car. 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 parks and green space and growth momentum, while housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.

Population

Population
9,014
Median age
46
Median household income / week
$3,413
Dwelling vacancy
9.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
293 of 3,206
Median monthly mortgage
$4,333
Employment rate
54.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
139 / 342 / 508

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)
$648
Houses (January to March 2026)
$1,800
All types (January to March 2026)
$1,000
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
38

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
268
Against the person
80
Against property
136
Rate per 1,000 residents
29.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 113 residents
State safety percentile
7.3th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+16.8%

Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Break And Enter Dwelling32
  • Fraud33
  • Malicious Damage To Property30
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault24
  • Steal From Motor Vehicle22

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
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,145
  • Boronia Park Public SchoolPrimary
  • Hunters Hill High SchoolSecondary
  • Hunters Hill Public SchoolPrimary
  • St Joseph's CollegeSecondary
  • Villa Maria Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

120 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Burns Bay Rd At Church St
  • Burns Bay Rd At Gladesville Rd
  • Mary St Opp St Joseph's College
  • Woolwich Rd At Tiree Av
  • Woolwich Rd Before Serpentine Rd

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).

753 planning-related records

2026· 40 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    7-9 STANLEY ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation
    1 MARTHA STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    15 THE AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    45 ABIGAIL STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool
    14 ELLESMERE AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Restaurant or cafe; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    39 ALEXANDRA STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    20 MOUNT STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    143 PITTWATER ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    8 ERNEST STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    8 REIBY ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    6 CROISSY AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise
    95 PITTWATER ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    31 ST MALO AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Erection of a new structure; Stairway
    22 MARTIN STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Cabanas, cubby houses, ferneries, garden sheds, gazebos and greenhouses; Fences; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Supporting Development
    3 WYBALENA ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Demolition
    30 JOUBERT STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    1A MCBRIDE AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    29 WOOLWICH ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Demolition
    5 LLOYD AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    5 KAREELAH ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 LOT LANE HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    4 D'ARAM STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia
    37 ALEXANDRA STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Pub; Hours of operation and trading
    68 GLADESVILLE ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Swimming pool; Supporting Development
    5 RESERVE STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 JOHNSON STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Air-conditioning units; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures); Barbecues and other outdoor cooking structures; Clothes hoists and clothes lines; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Hot water systems; Pathways and paving; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators
    2 PITT STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    3 LYNDHURST CRESCENT HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    12 PAUL STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
    17 MARK STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)
    20 JOHN STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined

  • March 2026

  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    15 CENTENARY AVENUE HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    25B WYBALENA ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    1 WYBALENA ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    16 LE VESINET DRIVE HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
    14 BONNEFIN ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care
    105 RYDE ROAD HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
    23 ERNEST STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Determined
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport
    4 BARONS CRESCENT HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment
  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
    20 CRESCENT STREET HUNTERS HILL 2110Under Assessment

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

119 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Vintage CellarsAlcohol
  • ATM (2)
  • Boronia BakehouseBakery

    95 Pittwater Road

  • Bbq
  • Bench (16)
  • Bicycle Parking (5)
  • Boat Storage (2)
  • 10 Barons CresBus stop
  • Alexandra St opp Hunters Hill Post OfficeBus stop
  • All Saints' Church, Ferry StBus 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

17 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Buffalo Creek ReservePark
  • Fig Tree ParkPark
  • Francis Street ReservePark
  • Harry Shelley Memorial PlaygroundPark
  • Heydon ParkPark
  • Hillman OrchardPark
  • Lyndhurst ReservePark
  • Mornington ReservePark
  • Murray-Prior ReservePark
  • Prince Edward ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
4
Emergency department
On site
  • Hunters Hill Dermatologydoctor
  • Hunters Hill Medical Practice and Allied Healthclinic
  • Hunters Hill Private Hospitalhospital
  • Hunters Hill Private HospitalMount Streethospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

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

Heritage

6 state heritage places

  • Garibaldi, TheFerry Street, Hunters HillSHR
  • Hestock14 Crescent Street Hunters HillSHR
  • Marika46 Ryde Road Hunters HillSHR
  • Milthorpe12 Crescent Street Hunters HillSHR
  • The Chalet2 Yerton Avenue Hunters HillSHR
  • Vienna38-40 Alexandra Street Hunters HillSHR

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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)
29
Parks (OSM)
19

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
371st in Australia
State rank
144th in NSW
Peer rank
#7 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#103 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • 10 Barons Cresamenitiesbus_stop
  • ATMamenitiesatm
  • ATMamenitiesatm
  • Alexandra St opp Hunters Hill Post Officeamenitiesbus_stop
  • All Saints' Church, Ferry Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Australia Postamenitiespost_box
  • Barons Cres after Park Rdamenitiesbus_stop
  • Barons Cres after Thorn Stamenitiesbus_stop
  • Barons Cres before Gaza Avamenitiesbus_stop
  • Barons Cres opp Gaza Avamenitiesbus_stop

Data sources & freshness

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