Hawkesbury Heights, NSW 2777 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hawkesbury Heights is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2777, home to 468 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Blue Mountains local government area and roughly 61 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 468
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,279 /week
- Median personal income
- $970 /week
- Median family income
- $2,515 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Macquarie
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $473 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Ellison Public School
- Springwood Public School
- Winmalee High School
- Winmalee Public School
- Springwood High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 41 bus stops
- Ellison Public School, Comet Pl
- Hawkesbury Rd Af Ellison Rd
- Hawkesbury Rd Opp Ellison Public School
- Hawkesbury Rd Opp Ellison Rd
- Valley Heights Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 10 parks and reserves
- 6 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), 60.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 61.8% of the 170 resolvable premises in Hawkesbury Heights. 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: 61.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 37.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 409 across postcode 2777 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 12% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 132 violent offences, 91 theft, 51 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights (NSW 2777) had 468 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Hawkesbury Heights?
The median advertised rent in Hawkesbury Heights is $473/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hawkesbury Heights?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hawkesbury Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ellison Public School (0.3 km), Springwood Public School (1.9 km), Winmalee High School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hawkesbury Heights?
Hawkesbury Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (61.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hawkesbury Heights?
Across postcode 2777, 409 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (132), theft (91), property damage (51). 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 Hawkesbury Heights?
In Hawkesbury Heights, 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 (60.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hawkesbury Heights?
43 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hawkesbury Heights centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 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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