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Hilldale NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hilldale, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hilldale NSW is 193 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilldale is $682 per week ($35,464 per year). Median rent in Hilldale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hilldale has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Hilldale has a population density of 5.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hilldale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilldale is $2,210.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hilldale in 2025-26, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hilldale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hilldale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$682/wk

$35,464 per year

#5799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

45years

7 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,210/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hilldale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (92) Female 52.1% (100)

Population Density

5.0

people per km²

193 people · 39.0 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,708

Family income/wk

Hilldale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilldale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.6% 30 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.4% 26 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilldale Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hilldale Religion

No Religion

29.9%

Anglican

26.9%

Catholic

19.3%

Baptist

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

7.1%

Othr Protestnt

5.1%

Not stated

3.0%

Uniting Church

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilldale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

42.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hilldale Employment

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Employed full-time

36.2% 54 people

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Employed part-time

25.5% 38 people

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Unemployed

2.0% 3 people

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Not in labour force

36.2% 54 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hilldale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.3%

Postgraduate Degree

8.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hilldale Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

16.4%

Sales Workers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Managers

8.2%

Labourers

8.2%

Clerical & Administrative

6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hilldale Field of Study

Engineering

26.8%

Management & Commerce

17.9%

Health

14.3%

Education

12.5%

Society & Culture

10.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.7%

Architecture & Building

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hilldale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilldale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

17.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

19.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hilldale Marital Status

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Married

58.2% 89

↔️

Separated

2.0% 3

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Divorced

5.9% 9

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Widowed

3.9% 6

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Never married

30.1% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilldale Ancestry

Australian

43.5%

English

28.1%

Irish

8.3%

Scottish

8.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.7%

German

4.0%

Chinese

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilldale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.4%

Secondary — Government

27.6%

Pre-school

17.2%

Primary — Catholic

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hilldale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

1.4% 5

✅

No need for assistance

98.6% 360

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hilldale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.9% 32

—

Not a volunteer

79.1% 121

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilldale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo

15.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

15.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

31.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hilldale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

21.6%

Car (passenger)

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hilldale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

13.1%

2 vehicles

37.7%

3 vehicles

34.4%

4+ vehicles

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hilldale Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.2%

3 bedrooms

42.4%

4 bedrooms

30.3%

6+ bedrooms

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hilldale Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

4.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilldale Indigenous Population

11.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

318

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilldale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Cancer

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hilldale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.2%

$1-$149/wk

6.6%

$150-$299/wk

8.2%

$300-$399/wk

8.2%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.7%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilldale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.9%

Couple — no children

35.4%

Couple — no children under 15

18.0%

One parent — children under 15

5.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilldale Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 5

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Never served

96.7% 147

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hilldale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 20

—

Did not provide

86.9% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilldale Children Ever Born

No children

15.0%

1 child

6.7%

2 children

43.3%

3 children

30.0%

4 children

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hilldale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

21.1%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

19.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hilldale Household Size

1 person

22.4%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

17.9%

4 persons

10.4%

5 persons

10.4%

6+ persons

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hilldale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

168

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hilldale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hilldale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hilldale Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,550/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hilldale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,717/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,250/wk

Rent share 19.4%

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Hilldale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Ballengarra

Pop: 97 Income: $700/wk Rent: $400/wk

Boro

Pop: 97 Income: $1,069/wk Rent: $468/wk

Hazelgrove

Pop: 97 Income: $780/wk Rent: $175/wk

Mallowa

Pop: 97 Income: $1,337/wk Rent: $228/wk

Mindaribba

Pop: 97 Income: $1,125/wk Rent: $23/wk

Reedy Swamp

Pop: 97 Income: $683/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilldale

What is the population of Hilldale NSW?

The population of Hilldale NSW is 193 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.0 people per km².Hilldale is ranked #7,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hilldale?

The median personal income in Hilldale NSW is $682 per week, or $35,464 per year.The median household income is $1,550 per week.Family income is $1,708 per week.Hilldale is ranked #5,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hilldale?

Median rent in Hilldale NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hilldale ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hilldale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilldale NSW is $2,210. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hilldale?

The median age in Hilldale NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilldale a good suburb to live in?

Hilldale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 193.The median income is $682/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11913. All dollar figures in AUD.