Question 1

Is East Hills a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

East Hills sits on the northern bank of the Georges River in south-west Sydney and centres on a modest village-style shopping strip and East Hills railway station, which provides rail links for commuters. The streets are mostly single-storey post-war brick cottages and modest family homes with some newer townhouse pockets, and the foreshore reserves and mature trees give the area a relaxed, outdoorsy feel. Weekends often revolve around riverside walks, boating and local sporting fields, and the suburb is popular with families and long-term residents who prefer quieter, low-rise neighbourhoods.

About 3,370 people live in East Hills, with a median age of 41 and a typical household income of $1,829 a week (roughly $95,100 a year). Families are prominent, and around two in three dwellings are owner-occupied (29.4% owned outright and 35.7% with a mortgage) while renters make up 34.9%. Planned station accessibility and precinct improvements and a local community grant for the Bulldogs Junior Rugby League Club point to investment in the town centre and community facilities. Whether it suits you will depend on how much you value river access, a low-rise streetscape and straightforward rail connections.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in East Hills?

Accepted Answer

Rents in East Hills take a significant share of a typical local household's income as recorded at the most recent Census. Against a household income of $1,829 a week at the last Census, a house rent of $900 a week would be about 49.2% of that income, which is a large share, while a unit rent of $678 a week would be about 37.1% of income, a sizeable share. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the key numbers to consider.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is East Hills a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Over the past 12 months in East Hills the median house value rose 4.5% while the rent for houses climbed 5.9%. Unit rents also moved higher, up 4.3% over the year.

Put simply, the figures show house rental income grew faster than house prices this year, and house rents rose more quickly than unit rents. The 4.5% change in house value points to modest capital growth over the year, while the 5.9% increase in house rents is a solid rise in rental income. Whether that balance suits you depends on your own investment goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	4.5%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	5	1
Median days on market Past 12 months	59	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$900	$678
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.9%	4.3%

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