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NSW · Carrathool Council
Hillston, 2675
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,484
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.9%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,486/wk
Employment rate
62%
Languages at home
16.8%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Spanish, Korean
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Hillston is a hillside smaller community in Carrathool Council, with elevated streets and a greener, quieter pace. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Strong connections via buses keep the wider area accessible.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
The overall desirability read is below average, pulled by softer community and employment, plus schools and education compared with similar regional towns, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Hillston snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,484
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#87
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
72nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
53rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
33rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 37.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4148th in Australia
- State rank
- 1293rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #87 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #439 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 82%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,484(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 53th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +0.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +9
- Change in 5 years
- +13
- Growth rank in NSW
- 53th 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 (~1,500), extrapolated at -0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,486
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 69 of 595
- Median monthly mortgage
- $901
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 480 / 0 / 23 (+ 19 other)
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)
- 147
- Against the person
- 26
- Against property
- 37
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 99.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 60 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2.4%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions17
- Domestic Violence Related Assault13
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment9
- Liquor Offences15
- Other Offences18
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 961
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 33th
School list
- Hillston Central SchoolCombined · Government · ICSEA 911 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 212 students · Top SEA quarter 3%View on My School →
- St Joseph's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1011 · 52th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 23 students · Top SEA quarter 19%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
141 public transport stops in this suburb
- 127 Mossgiel Rd
- 157 Mossgiel Rd
- Mossgiel Rd Opp 127
- Mossgiel Rd Opp 157
- The Springs Rd Opp Cowper St
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
Parks & reserves
5 parks and public open space in this suburb
- BootheragandraPark
- Desathlon ParkPark
- Hughie Cameron ParkPark
- Memorial ParkPark
- River ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Hillston Multi-Purpose Service (10.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Hillston Multi-Purpose ServiceBurns StreetHospital
- Hillston PharmacyPharmacy
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)
- 30
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.2
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
- 33° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 107 mm · ~13 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 104 mm · ~13 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 103 mm · ~13 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 110 mm · ~14 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· 8 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)KIDMAN WAY HILLSTON 2675Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Carport2 CHARLES STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
July 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Horticulture2990 ROTO ROAD HILLSTON 2675Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)190 HIGH STREET HILLSTON 2675Under Assessment
June 2026
- Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Car park63 BURNS STREET HILLSTON 2675Under Assessment
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Depot30-32 LACHLAN STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
April 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing15-19 FLORENCE STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Self storage units25 COLLINS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
2025· 21 proposals
December 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home23 MOORE STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home; Non-standard Housing15-19 FLORENCE STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Build-to-rentOXLEY AVENUE HILLSTON 2675Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry58-60 COLLINS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
September 2025
- Demolition63 BURNS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Fences11014 KIDMAN WAY HILLSTON 2675Determined
August 2025
- Advertising and signage; Service station165-167 COWPER STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
July 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure35 MCGREGOR STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
June 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)KIDMAN WAY HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Erection of a new structure; General industry37-39 COLLINS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool50-50A BYRON STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4 CHARLES STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 CHARLES STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure9 COWPER STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure7 COWPER STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home2990 ROTO ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure4-28 COLLINS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah17-19 BURNS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
February 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Carport3 MCGEE STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
January 2025
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structure; Intensive plant agriculture514 MOSSGIEL ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care61 BURNS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
2024· 15 proposals
November 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Registered club63 MOSSGIEL ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
October 2024
- Advertising and signage; Temporary building, structure or use; Shop; Hours of operation and trading151 HIGH STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Horticulture2990 ROTO ROAD HILLSTON 2675Withdrawn
August 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureLACHLAN RIVER ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
July 2024
- Business premises; Erection of a new structure165 HIGH STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
June 2024
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureLACHLAN RIVER ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
May 2024
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)10738 KIDMAN WAY HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Intensive plant agriculture; Horticulture; Farm building; Water reticulation system; Water supply system514 MOSSGIEL ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)KIDMAN WAY HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Farm buildings; Erection of a new structureLACHLAN RIVER ROAD HILLSTON 2675Determined
April 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure21 ROSE STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
March 2024
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Carport14 GRATTAN STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure39 LACHLAN STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
February 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Centre-based child care61 BURNS STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
- Subdivision10 AIDAN STREET HILLSTON 2675Determined
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)
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Willandra HomesteadWillandra National ParkSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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
- Farrer
- Member of Parliament
- David FARLEY (One Nation)
- Results from
- 2026 Farrer by-election
Two-candidate preferred (2026-by-election)
David FARLEY (One Nation) 57.6%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 42.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 108.3 km away).
David FARLEY (One Nation) 71.5%Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 28.5%
13.8 percentage points higher for David FARLEY than the electorate
Nearest polling places
- HillstonDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 72.1% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 27.9% TCP (2026-by-election)7.6 km away
- GoolgowiDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 61.6% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.4% TCP (2026-by-election)63.5 km away
- Rankins SpringsDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 59.5% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 40.5% TCP (2026-by-election)85.5 km away
- Lake WyanganDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 62.0% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 38.0% TCP (2026-by-election)103.7 km away
- GriffithDavid FARLEY (One Nation) 54.8% · Michelle MILTHORPE (Independent) 45.2% TCP (2026-by-election)107.4 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 · 2026-by-election · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
More in Carrathool Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.