Median house price
$648k
-2.3% change
NSW · Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Hill Top, 2628
Est. population · Jun 2025
125
Growth (1 yr)
+1.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.6%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,100/wk
Employment rate
69.3%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$648,000
Languages at home
6.9%non-English
Most common: German
2021 Census · usual residence
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Snowy Monaro Regional Council, Hill Top keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
At a glance
Hill Top snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$415/wk
Population (ERP)
125
+1.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
5th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
82nd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $450
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $648,000
- Median price change
- -2.3%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
125(June 2025)
+1.6% annual · +12.6% over 5 years · 82th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.6%
- 5-year growth
- +12.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +14
- Growth rank in NSW
- 82th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~150), extrapolated at +1.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 115
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,100
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 45
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 69.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 35 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 3
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 24
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 115 residents
- State safety percentile
- 5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -24.8%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault5
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment6
- Liquor Offences12
- Malicious Damage To Property7
- Prohibited And Regulated Weapons Offences5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- 201 Eucumbene Rd
- 47 Eucumbene Rd
- Eucumbene Rd At Burru Lane
- Eucumbene Rd Before Kosciuszko Rd
- Kalkite Rd At Eucumbene Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 74
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Cooma Hospital and Health Service (40.6 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 1
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 8.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 168 mm · ~21 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 142 mm · ~18 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 11° / -2°
- Rainfall
- 105 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 2 proposals
April 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation77 MAUNDERS LANE HILL TOP 2628Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation41 MAUNDERS LANE HILL TOP 2628Determined
2025· 16 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Dual occupancy (detached)258 WOOLSHED LANE HILL TOP 2628Determined
- Subdivision62 EUCUMBENE ROAD HILL TOP 2628Deferred Commencement
November 2025
- Subdivision14-16 STANLEY STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
October 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 TELOPEA ROAD HILL TOP 2575Determined
September 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure47 ELLA STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)166 WILSON DRIVE HILL TOP 2575Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Aerials, antennae and communication dishes; Air-conditioning units; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Garage, carport or carparking space; Rainwater tanks; Swimming pool; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development182 SACKVILLE STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
August 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)44 CUMBERTEEN STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure38 STANLEY STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure60 PEARCE STREET HILLTOP 2575Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 TELOPEA ROAD HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure80 WATTLE RIDGE ROAD HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Subdivision62 EUCUMBENE ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
April 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure292 EUCUMBENE ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
January 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support15 DORA STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation34 PEARCE STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
2024· 17 proposals
December 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure1 LAURA STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
November 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5-7 BANKSIA STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure292 EUCUMBENE ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure70 WATTLE RIDGE ROAD HILL TOP 2575Determined
October 2024
- Subdivision16-18 Pearce Street Hilltop NSW 2575Determined
September 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure1 RAGLAN STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure190 WILSON DRIVE HILL TOP 2575Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)282 HILLTOP ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation5 LIGAR STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25-27 CUMBERTEEN STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing232 HILLTOP ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
June 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5-7 BANKSIA STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 GRANDVIEW PARADE HILL TOP 2575Determined
April 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure70 WATTLE RIDGE ROAD HILL TOP 2575Determined
March 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing232 HILLTOP ROAD HILL TOP 2628Determined
February 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space13 PEARCE STREET HILL TOP 2575Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation30 WEDGETAIL LANE HILL TOP 2628Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 58.3 km away).
Coalition 46.8%Labor 53.3%
4.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- JindabyneLabor 58.8% · Coalition 41.2% TPP (2025)11.4 km away
- BerridaleLabor 53.8% · Coalition 46.2% TPP (2025)12.9 km away
- DalgetyLabor 39.6% · Coalition 60.4% TPP (2025)23.1 km away
- AdaminabyLabor 31.5% · Coalition 68.5% TPP (2025)37.8 km away
- CoomaLabor 49.3% · Coalition 50.7% TPP (2025)40.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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Comparable suburbs
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