East Hills, NSW 2213 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Hills is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2213, home to 3,370 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and roughly 22 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,370
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,829 /week
- Median personal income
- $789 /week
- Median family income
- $2,368 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Canterbury-Bankstown
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Inner South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Banks
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $375 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Panania Public School
- East Hills Boys High School
- East Hills Public School
- East Hills Girls Technology High School
- Tower Street Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 128 bus stops
- Lambeth St Opp Phillip St
- Lambeth St At Lawler St
- Lambeth St At Phillip St
- Lambeth St Opp Lawler St
- Panania Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 30 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 22.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.1% of the 1,522 resolvable premises in East Hills. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.1%
- Fibre to the Curb: 48.8%
- Fibre to the Building: 2.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 651 across postcode 2213 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 249 violent offences, 98 theft, 63 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Hills?
East Hills (NSW 2213) had 3,370 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
What is the median rent in East Hills?
The median advertised rent in East Hills is $375/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Hills?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near East Hills covering government sectors. Nearest include: Panania Public School (0.3 km), East Hills Boys High School (0.8 km), East Hills Public School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Hills?
East Hills is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Hills?
Across postcode 2213, 651 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (249), theft (98), vehicle theft (63). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in East Hills?
In East Hills, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (22.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in East Hills?
132 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the East Hills centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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