Question 1

Is Hillsborough a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Hillsborough is a small, established suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie with a quietly suburban character among gently undulating bushland and tree-lined streets. Housing is mostly post-war and mid-century detached homes on generous blocks, with pockets of newer single-level and split-level infill. The suburb attracts families, long-term locals and people who commute to Newcastle and nearby employment centres, drawn by a peaceful residential feel and proximity to lakeside reserves and bushwalking. Everyday shops, schools and cafés are in neighbouring centres and bus routes connect residents to the wider Hunter region.

The community numbers 641 people, with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $1,970 a week (about $102,400 a year). Couple families with and without children make up about five in six families, and most homes are owner-occupied (85.8%). Local infrastructure work is under way, including a Hillsborough Road upgrade to add traffic lights, pedestrian crossings, upgraded bus stops and active-transport links. Council planning also identifies Hillsborough Oval for new amenities, and a nearby site has been nominated for a 4,000-seat indoor sports stadium beside Hillsborough Public School.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Hillsborough?

Accepted Answer

Hillsborough 2290 hasn't had enough recent sales or rentals to publish reliable house or unit prices and rents. Without those figures, there isn't a clear picture of how expensive it is to live in Hillsborough compared with local incomes.

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 Hillsborough a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Hillsborough hasn't had enough recent sales to put reliable figures on how house or unit prices and rents moved over the past 12 months. Without that, there isn't a clear picture of how the suburb has performed as an investment lately.

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.

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