NSW · Georges River Council
Peakhurst Heights, 2210
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Peakhurst Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb in Georges River, 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.
Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with family life visible on every street. Local shops and services cover the basics well, with more choice a short trip into neighbouring suburbs. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
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 sits around average overall, mainly because growth momentum and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,524
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $2,105
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 31 of 882
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,865
- Employment rate
- 54.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 86 / 3
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)
- $690
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $875
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $720
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 165
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)
- 195
- Against the person
- 35
- Against property
- 57
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 77.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 55.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions302
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud145
- Malicious Damage To Property175
- Transport Regulatory Offences371
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
Public transport
41 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bayview Rd At Waterside Pde
- Lorraine St At Bayview Rd
- Pindari Rd At Whitegates Av
- Pindari Rd Opp Gannons Park
- Waterside Pde Opp Rainbow Pde
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).
51 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
March 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool1 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
2025· 4 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure18 ROBYN STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Landscaping structures; Pathways and paving23 VIEW STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
July 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Landscaping structures; Skylights, roof windows and ventilators; Swimming pool1 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3 BARCOO STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
2024· 5 proposals
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 WATERSIDE PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
July 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure49 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
June 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation16 CLIFF AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
May 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)19 WHITEGATES AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Fences182 LORRAINE STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
2023· 10 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation1 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 BAYVIEW ROAD PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
November 2023
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)19 WHITEGATES AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 CARRAMAR PLACE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
August 2023
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems49 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Withdrawn
- Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development3 VIEW STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development26 WATERSIDE PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs; Alterations and additions to residential development; Garages, carports and car parking spaces12 VISTA AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Retaining walls, protection of trees6 ROBYN STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development16 BAYVIEW ROAD PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Deferred Commencement
2022· 11 proposals
December 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development10 LOVILLE AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
November 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems; Garages, carports and car parking spaces49 RAINBOW PARADE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing18 ROBYN STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
October 2022
- Pools / decks / fencing100 LORRAINE STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
August 2022
- Dual occupancy; Demolition26 WHITEGATES AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
July 2022
- Change of use32A ISAAC STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Pools / decks / fencing; Alterations and additions to residential development16 BAYVIEW ROAD PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development12 LOVILLE AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
May 2022
- Secondary dwelling; Change of use32 ISAAC STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
March 2022
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision of land6 WHITEGATES AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Attached dwelling14 ISAAC STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
2021· 9 proposals
May 2021
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Attached dwelling; Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 LOVILLE AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 VISTA AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Demolition; Alterations and additions to residential development; Stormwater management systems12 LOVILLE AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Balconies, decks, patios, terraces or verandahs4 VISTA AVENUE PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Dwelling; Alterations and additions to residential development20 ROBYN STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
April 2021
- Dwelling48 JINDABYNE CRESCENT PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees; Garages, carports and car parking spaces18 ROBYN STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Dwelling14 JINDABYNE CRESCENT PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
- Subdivision of land32 ISAAC STREET PEAKHURST HEIGHTS 2210Determined
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
45 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Bench (7)
- Bayview Rd at Waterside PdeBus stop
- Isaac St opp Georges River College PeakhurstBus stop
- Lorraine St at Bayview RdBus stop
- Lorraine St at Orana CresBus stop
- Lorraine St at Sunshine PdeBus stop
- Lorraine St at Waterside PdeBus stop
- Lorraine St before Roberts AvBus stop
- Lorraine St opp Hurstville Golf CourseBus 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
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Lambert ReservePark
- Pindari Road IslandPark
- Pindari Road ReservePark
- Pindari Road Reserve (South)Park
- Tucker ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- 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
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)
- 8
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 44.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 39% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 2635th in Australia
- State rank
- 836th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #262 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #530 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bayview Rd at Waterside Pdeamenitiesbus_stop
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- Benchamenitiesbench
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- Drinking wateramenitiesdrinking_water
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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Comparable suburbs
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