Median house price
$793k
+8.6% change
NSW · Singleton Council
McDougalls Hill, 2330
Est. population · Jun 2025
138
Growth (1 yr)
-0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.2%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,593/wk
Employment rate
50.4%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$793,000
Languages at home
2.5%non-English
Mostly English at home
2021 Census · usual residence
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
Suburb profile
In Singleton Council, McDougalls Hill keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. The capital is not on the doorstep: Sydney is a proper journey, while nearby towns cover more day-to-day needs. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Local green pockets are modest, with bigger outdoor outings usually found in neighbouring areas. A car helps for most daily errands, though buses still link the suburb further afield.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
At a glance
McDougalls Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$605/wk
Houses $620 · Units $465
Population (ERP)
138
-0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
0.0%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
54th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
3rd
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
7/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
15th
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
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $465
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $620
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $605
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 134
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $793,000
- Median price change
- +8.6%
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
138(June 2025)
-0.7% annual · +2.2% over 5 years · 3th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +2.2%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- +3
- Growth rank in NSW
- 3th 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 +0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 131
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,593
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 55
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 50.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 32 / 0 / 0 (+ 16 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 10
- Against the person
- 3
- Against property
- 4
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 72.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 44 residents
- State safety percentile
- 54.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order101
- Domestic Violence Related Assault147
- Fraud106
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment179
- Malicious Damage To Property156
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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 920
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 15th
School list
- Singleton Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 920 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 468 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.7 km awayView 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
8 public transport stops in this suburb
- Hambledon Hill Rd Opp 27
- Magpie St Opp Rosedale Cl
- Magpie St Opp Rosedale Cl
- Park View Cres Opp McDougall Cl (Hail And Ride)
- Park View Cres Opp McDougall Cl (Hail And Ride)
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
12 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 8 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 12/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Shopping(1)
- FoodaryConvenience store
Transport(3)
3 bus stops
Other(5)
- Singleton ToyotaCar
- Country Acres Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Bunnings WarehouseDoityourself
- Parking (4)
- AmpolPetrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Singleton Hospital (4.4 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)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.2
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
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 291 mm · ~36 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 200 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 220 mm · ~28 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· 5 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 PARK VIEW CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure18 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Under Assessment
February 2026
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise; Caravan park58 MAISON DIEU ROAD MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Under Assessment
- Subdivision5065 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; Landscaping structures10 ROSEDALE CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
2025· 7 proposals
November 2025
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Advertising and signage; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; General industry; Local distribution premise; Hours of operation and trading4 149 MAISON DIEU ROAD MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
July 2025
- Demolition; Commercial development; Warehouse or distribution centre; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure; Hours of operation and trading54 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
June 2025
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah2 14 PARK VIEW CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
April 2025
- Subdivision5065 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure9 ROSEDALE CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Rainwater tanks9 LONGWORTH CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
February 2025
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure9 ROSEDALE CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
2024· 3 proposals
August 2024
- Shed; Erection of a new structure38 MAISON DIEU ROAD MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
June 2024
- Subdivision1 COCKATOO STREET MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 14 PARK VIEW CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- General industry; Hours of operation and trading60 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
September 2023
- Industrial development40 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
June 2023
- Subdivision of land5065 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development; Office premises14 ELLSMERE AVENUE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
May 2023
- Subdivision of land11-13 ELLSMERE AVENUE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Subdivision of land4 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
April 2023
- Industrial development9 ROSEDALE CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
March 2023
- Subdivision of land11 MATHRY CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Retaining walls, protection of trees5 casswell Terrace Mcdougalls HillDetermined
February 2023
- Other; Change of use13 MAGPIE STREET MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
January 2023
- Office premises29 MAGPIE STREET MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
2022· 11 proposals
November 2022
- Other2 MAGPIE STREET MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Subdivision of land5065 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
October 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development15 MATHRY CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development11-13 ELLSMERE AVENUE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
July 2022
- Shed1 FOYBROOK AVENUE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development6 LONGWORTH CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
June 2022
- Subdivision of land5065 NEW ENGLAND HIGHWAY MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
March 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development1 COCKATOO STREET MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
February 2022
- Alterations and additions to industrial development15 MATHRY CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
January 2022
- Alterations and additions to commercial development42-44 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Industrial development3 LONGWORTH CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
2021· 3 proposals
December 2021
- Industrial development11 MATHRY CLOSE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
- Other; Change of use24 ENTERPRISE CRESCENT MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
October 2021
- Signage6-8 ELLSMERE AVENUE MCDOUGALLS HILL 2330Determined
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
- Hunter
- Member of Parliament
- Dan REPACHOLI (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 132,184
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.7 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 40.5%Labor 59.5%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 22.5 km away).
Coalition 47.8%Labor 52.2%
7.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Singleton HeightsLabor 54.2% · Coalition 45.8% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- SingletonLabor 46.9% · Coalition 53.1% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Singleton SouthLabor 51.2% · Coalition 48.8% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- GlendonLabor 37.2% · Coalition 62.8% TPP (2025)12.6 km away
- Lower BelfordLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)15.2 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)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
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 Singleton Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of New South Wales.