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Hillsdale suburb profile

Hillsdale is a compact, primarily residential pocket in Sydney's eastern suburbs, tucked between Eastgardens and Maroubra. It features modest mid-century houses and low-rise unit blocks on quiet, tree-lined streets, with small local shops and community facilities along its main roads. The suburb attracts a mix of young families and professionals drawn by easy access to the large retail centre at Westfield Eastgardens, nearby industrial and employment areas, and the coast around Maroubra and Botany Bay. Regular bus services connect residents to the city and surrounding districts, offering a practical, low-key suburban lifestyle with parks and beach access close at hand.

Hillsdale property market performance

Current median dwelling price$919,250Past 3 months

Property growth-23.0%Past 12 months

Houses don't come up for sale often in Hillsdale, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median house price. The median unit price is $775,500, up a solid 8.0% over the last 12 months, while available figures show house values have fallen sharply, down 54.0% over the last 12 months.

Over the past three months 2 houses and 18 units were sold. Units sold in a median of 35 days.

The rental market in Hillsdale had average house rents of $995 a week, down sharply 28.9% over the last 12 months, and average unit rents of $750 a week, up a solid 7.1% over the last 12 months; the two moved in opposite directions over the year.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/A$776K
Change in value
Past 12 months
-54.0%8.0%
Sold
Past 3 months
218
Median days on market
Past 12 months
N/A35
Average rent
Past 12 months
$995$750
Change in rent
Past 12 months
-28.9%7.1%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Hillsdale demographics

Hillsdale is home to 5,647 people, with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $1,635 a week, about $85,000 a year.

The suburb's family mix leans towards couples: couple families with children are the largest group at 42.9%, and together with couple families without children (32.8%) they make up roughly three in four families. One-parent families account for 21.5%, while other families are 2.7%.

Homes in Hillsdale are more often rented than owner-occupied: 56.5% of dwellings are rented, compared with 43.5% owned (19.0% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage).

Suburbs near Hillsdale

Some popular suburbs near Hillsdale include:

  • Matraville: Leafy residential suburb with village character and several local parks.
  • Eastgardens: Suburban centre with a major retail precinct and good transport connections.
  • Maroubra: Coastal suburb centred on Maroubra Beach and oceanfront reserves.
  • Pagewood: Quiet, established suburb with tree-lined streets and small community parks.
  • Banksmeadow: Industrial and commercial suburb by the bay, with limited residential pockets.

How does Hillsdale compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Hillsdale’s median house price is 33.6% lower than Matraville’s.
  • Median unit prices: Hillsdale’s median unit price is 14.8% lower than Matraville’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Matraville have risen 60.7% more than in Hillsdale over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Hillsdale have grown 8.8% higher than in Matraville.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Hillsdale are selling 32.7% faster than in Matraville.
  • Investment considerations: In Hillsdale, the rental yield for house is 8.3% higher than the Sydney average, while the rental yield for units is 4.6% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Hillsdale have grown 59.8% lower than the average rate of growth across Sydney.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Hillsdale have grown 12.5% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Sydney.

Choose the right real estate agents in Hillsdale

In Hillsdale ,46 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 40.7% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.77% and 2.03%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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