Hillston, NSW 2675 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hillston is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2675, home to 1,547 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Carrathool local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 532 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,486 /week
- Median personal income
- $852 /week
- Median family income
- $1,765 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Carrathool
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $901
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Hillston Central School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- High St After Loughnan St
- High St Before Loughnan St
- Byron St Opp Herrick St
- Byron St Before Herrick St
- Hillston Central School, Moore St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 3 pubs and bars
- 11 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 81.7% of the 776 resolvable premises in Hillston. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 9.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 81.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 110 across postcode 2675 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 20% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 34 other offences, 24 theft, 23 violent offences.
Other suburbs in Carrathool
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillston?
Hillston (NSW 2675) had 1,547 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Carrathool local government area.
What is the median rent in Hillston?
The median advertised rent in Hillston is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hillston?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Hillston covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hillston Central School (0.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hillston?
Hillston is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (81.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hillston?
Across postcode 2675, 110 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (34), theft (24), violent (23). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Hillston?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hillston centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 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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