Hilldale, NSW 2420 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hilldale is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2420, home to 193 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Dungog local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 187 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,550 /week
- Median personal income
- $682 /week
- Median family income
- $1,708 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Dungog
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,210
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Martins Creek Public School
- Vacy Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 11 bus stops
- 931 Dungog Rd
- Dungog Rd After Oakey Creek Rd
- Dungog Rd Before Oakey Creek Rd
- Hilldale Station, Platform 1
- Hilldale Rd After Eybs Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 62.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 92.5% of the 93 resolvable premises in Hilldale. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 92.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 7.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 159 across postcode 2420 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 47 theft, 44 violent offences, 20 other offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hilldale?
Hilldale (NSW 2420) had 193 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Dungog local government area.
What is the median rent in Hilldale?
The median advertised rent in Hilldale is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hilldale?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Hilldale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Martins Creek Public School (6.2 km), Vacy Public School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hilldale?
Hilldale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (92.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hilldale?
Across postcode 2420, 159 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (47), violent (44), other (20). 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 Hilldale?
In Hilldale, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (62.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hilldale?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hilldale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 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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