NSW · Canterbury-Bankstown Council
East Hills, NSW, 2213
Desirability index
#343 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Suburb snapshot
East Hills is a smaller suburban community in the Canterbury-Bankstown area, home to around 3,370 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 762 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with falling year-on-year trends (-7%), roughly 226.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $800, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 3,370
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,829
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 80 of 1,311
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,500
- Employment rate
- 53.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 280 / 165
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $800
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 99
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 762
- Against the person
- 293
- Against property
- 253
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 226.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 12 residents
- State safety percentile
- 16.8th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- -6.6%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order58
- Domestic Violence Related Assault92
- Fraud49
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment100
- Malicious Damage To Property54
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
72 public transport stops in this suburb
- East Hills Boys High School, Lucas Rd
- East Hills Girls Technology High School, Lucas Rd
- East Hills Station, Maclaurin Av
- Lucas Rd Opp East Hills Public School
- Park St Opp Childs St
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
148 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Minor building alterations (external); Portable swimming pools and spas and child-resistant barriers572 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure596 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care2 FORREST ROAD EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
May 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool514 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)7 BURBANK AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Water recreation structure532 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure532 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Additional Information Requested
March 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)668 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (internal)558 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Withdrawn
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station14 MACLAURIN AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
February 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure28 HARFORD AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
2025· 19 proposals
December 2025
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision579 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
November 2025
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Service station14 MACLAURIN AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty586 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Co-living4 MACLAURIN AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Under Assessment
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 LUCAS ROAD EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dual occupancy; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Residential Accommodation21 MATTHEWS AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Withdrawn
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 MATTHEWS AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 ENRIGHT STREET EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Access ramp600 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Subdivision28 HARCOURT AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)4 COOK CRESCENT EAST HILLS 2213Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 ENRIGHT STREET EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure59 LUCAS ROAD EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service station14 MACLAURIN AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Withdrawn
March 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool602 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure39 BURBANK AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)38 ENRIGHT STREET EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Temporary building, structure or use89 LUCAS ROAD EAST HILLS 2213Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)668 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Centre-based child care28 FORREST ROAD EAST HILLS 2213Determined
November 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 MONIE AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Withdrawn
October 2024
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision579 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool600 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 OGILVIE STREET EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Dual occupancy; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Dual occupancy (attached)38 ENRIGHT STREET EAST HILLS 2213Determined
August 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool602 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
May 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure579 HENRY LAWSON DRIVE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)39 MONIE AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure6 COWLAND AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Withdrawn
2023· 21 proposals
21 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 28 proposals
28 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 24 proposals
24 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 27 proposals
27 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
53 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (11)
- Bike Lockers - East Hills Station, Park RdBicycle Parking
- Bass Av at Henry Lawson DrBus stop
- Broe Av at Forest RdBus stop
- Broe Av at Forrest RdBus stop
- Broe Av at Maclaurin AvBus stop
- Broe Av at Thompson LaneBus stop
- East Hill Public School, Lucas RdBus stop
- East Hills Public School, Lehn RdBus stop
- East Hills Station, Maclaurin AvBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Duke ParkPark
- East Hills ParkPark
- Monash ReservePark
- Taylor ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 53.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #343 among Metro Sydney suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- East Hills Boys High School, Lucas Rdtransport
- East Hills Girls Technology High School, Lucas Rdtransport
- East Hills Station, Maclaurin Avtransport
- Lucas Rd Opp East Hills Public Schooltransport
- Park St Opp Childs Sttransport
- Duke Parkgovernmentpark
- East Hills Parkgovernmentpark
- Monash Reservegovernmentpark
- Taylor Reservegovernmentpark
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Automotive/truck premises; Service stationplanning14 MACLAURIN AVENUE EAST HILLS 2213Lodged 03 Jun 2025 · Withdrawn
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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