East Hills
A median house price of $1,475,000 combined with a household income at the 66th percentile nationally puts East Hills squarely in mortgage-belt territory, where a 31.6% mortgage-to-income ratio exceeds the stress threshold. The suburb packs 3,370 residents into 1.43 km2 at a density of 2,361 per km2, with 63.4% of dwellings being separate houses, well above the inner-ring average. Overseas-born residents reach 32.1%, which is 10.5 percentage points above national, and university qualifications sit at 37.1%, seven points above the national figure, pointing to a working professional base that has stretched to buy into this tightly held pocket of south-west Sydney.
Population
3,370
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,829/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
43
Median House
$1.5M
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The $1,475,000 median house price represents a significant commitment for buyers, particularly given a household income at the 66th percentile nationally. Prices rose 12.4% from $1,378,500 in 2024 to $1,550,000 in 2025, a run-up that outpaced most Sydney suburbs over the same period. The stock strongly favours larger homes: 39.8% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 37.4% have three, making this an unusually family-oriented footprint compared to inner-Sydney norms. Mortgage-to-income at 31.6% triggers the stress threshold, so buyers should model repayment capacity carefully. The 63.4% share of separate houses means genuine detached stock is available, unlike higher-density competitors at similar price points.
For Buyers
The $1,475,000 median house price represents a significant commitment for buyers, particularly given a household income at the 66th percentile nationally. Prices rose 12.4% from $1,378,500 in 2024 to $1,550,000 in 2025, a run-up that outpaced most Sydney suburbs over the same period. The stock strongly favours larger homes: 39.8% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 37.4% have three, making this an unusually family-oriented footprint compared to inner-Sydney norms. Mortgage-to-income at 31.6% triggers the stress threshold, so buyers should model repayment capacity carefully. The 63.4% share of separate houses means genuine detached stock is available, unlike higher-density competitors at similar price points.
For Investors
Renters make up 34.9% of East Hills households, offering a steady tenant pool, though weekly rent of $375 against a $1,475,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.4%, which is low even by greater-Sydney standards. The 6.1% vacancy rate sits above typical tightly-held suburban norms and warrants monitoring before purchase. Development activity produced 41 applications in the past 12 months, including dual-occupancy and dwelling-addition projects, suggesting landowners are extracting value rather than adding significant new rental supply. The overseas-born share of 32.1%, which is 10.5 percentage points above national, supports rental demand from newly arrived households, and the 12.4% price growth from 2024 to 2025 adds a capital-gains argument for patient investors.
Development Activity
Total DAs
199
Last 12 Months
43
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+38.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 41 is 1.0 year above the national figure, reflecting a settled owner-occupier base rather than a transient renter cohort. Overseas-born residents at 32.1% run 10.5 percentage points higher than national, with English (897), Irish (273), Chinese (246) and Lebanese (194) ancestry groups all represented. Arabic is the most-spoken non-English language at 90 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 53 and Greek at 48, consistent with a mixed Middle Eastern and East Asian migrant community. University qualifications at 37.1% exceed national by 7.0 points, and the average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national, consistent with the large-bedroom, family-dwelling profile. Stability is high: 80.8% of residents did not move in the five years prior to census, a turnover rate of just 19.2%.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
63.4%
Houses
22.8%
Townhouse
13.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Separate houses dominate at 63.4% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes at 22.8% and apartments at just 13.4%, a mix that reflects the suburb's post-war residential character. Bedroom size skews large: 39.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 37.4% have three, so sub-three-bedroom stock is rare. Tenure splits see 29.4% owning outright, 35.7% carrying a mortgage and 34.9% renting, a reasonably even three-way split compared to the ownership-heavy pattern of many comparable Sydney suburbs. The median price rose from $1,378,500 to $1,550,000 across 2024-2025, a 12.4% gain. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, but at 31.6% of household income this crosses the stress line, meaning many mortgage holders are financially stretched relative to income at the 66th percentile nationally.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,500
Rent / wk
$375
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$789
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.1%
Unoccupied
80
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
31.6% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.5%
Couples, no children
2,795
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 16.0% of workers (163 people), followed by Education at 13.1% (133) and Professional/Technical at 9.9% (101), with Construction at 9.7% and Public Administration at 7.3% rounding out the top five industries. By occupation, Professionals account for 344 workers, Clerical and Administrative for 259 and Managers for 202, a knowledge-heavy profile consistent with 37.1% university attainment, which is seven percentage points above national. The unemployment rate sits at 3.9%, below the level that typically signals labour market distress. Full-time employment is strong at 67.1% of the employed workforce, though participation at 46.3% looks modest because 1,144 residents are not in the labour force, a figure consistent with the older median age and family-care responsibilities.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.1%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
46.3%
Employed
1,256
Occupations
Top Industries
University
37.1%
Postgraduate
9.0%
Born Overseas
32.1%
Dwellings
1,227
Transport to Work
Car dependence is pronounced, with 81.7% of workers driving to work, noticeably above the national average, while public transport accounts for only 10.0% of commutes and walking or cycling for just 2.8%. The postcode 2213 sits within the Bankstown local government area, giving access to East Hills railway station on the T8 Airport and South line, which connects to Sydney CBD in under an hour. Rent-to-income at 20.5% stays below the 30% stress mark, keeping tenants in a comfortable position relative to income, even as mortgage holders feel pressure at 31.6%. At 7.1%, the share of residents needing assistance with core daily activities is moderate. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families draw on nearby institutions in Revesby, Panania and Padstow.
Drive
81.7%
Public Transport
10.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How East Hills compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Hills a good suburb to live in?
East Hills suits families seeking large separate houses at a price point below the inner-west premium. Household income sits at the 66th percentile nationally and 80.8% of residents stayed in place over five years, signalling strong community attachment. The main trade-offs are car dependence at 81.7% of commutes and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 31.6%, which exceeds the stress threshold.
What is the median house price in East Hills?
The median house price is $1,475,000 as of 2024-2025, up 12.4% from $1,378,500 in 2024 to $1,550,000 in 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,500, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 31.6%, above the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in East Hills?
No schools are recorded within the East Hills suburb boundary in this dataset. Families draw on nearby schools in Revesby, Panania and Padstow. The suburb has a university-educated population at 37.1%, which is 7.0 percentage points above the national figure, pointing to an education-oriented resident base.
Is East Hills safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for East Hills in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb shows low unemployment at 3.9% and high residential stability, with 80.8% of residents not having moved in the prior five years, both factors associated with lower crime incidence in comparable suburbs.
Is East Hills good for property investment?
The 12.4% price growth from $1,378,500 in 2024 to $1,550,000 in 2025 is encouraging, but weekly rent of $375 against a $1,475,000 median implies a gross yield below 1.4%. The 6.1% vacancy rate is above typical tightly-held norms. A 34.9% renter share and 32.1% overseas-born population provide a sustained tenant demand base.
How is East Hills's population changing?
East Hills has a population of 3,370 with very high residential stability, as 80.8% of residents did not move in the five years before the census. The overseas-born share of 32.1% is 10.5 percentage points above national, suggesting ongoing migration inflow is a key demographic driver for the suburb.
What languages are spoken in East Hills?
With 32.1% of residents born overseas, which is 10.5 percentage points above the national average, East Hills has a multicultural profile. Arabic is the most common non-English language at 90 speakers, followed by Mandarin at 53, Greek at 48 and Cantonese at 38, reflecting a mix of Middle Eastern and East Asian communities.
How much development is happening in East Hills?
There were 41 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including dual-occupancy approvals and dwelling additions. Activity is moderate for a 1.43 km2 suburb, mostly focused on adding units to existing lots rather than large-scale new supply, consistent with gradual densification of the separate-house-dominated stock.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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