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Hawkesbury Heights Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Hawkesbury Heights Compares
Hawkesbury Heights vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hawkesbury Heights | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,279 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $473 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2777 covers Hawkesbury Heights, an inland suburb of Sydney about 56 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Blue Mountains.
According to the 2021 Census, Hawkesbury Heights has a population of 468 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,279, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 25 (5.3% of residents).
Housing in Hawkesbury Heights includes a median weekly rent of $473, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 159 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hawkesbury Heights scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Hawkesbury Heights is part of the Blue Mountains statistical area in New South Wales.
Hawkesbury Heights Details
| Postcode | 2777 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 468 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,279/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $970/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $473 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Population Density | 156/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 159 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 25 (5.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.666667 |
| Longitude | 150.65 |
| Distance from Sydney | 56 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains |
| Area (SA3) | Blue Mountains |
| Local Government | Blue Mountains |
| Federal Electorate | Macquarie |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 106 (22.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 76 (16.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 113 (24.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 126 (26.9%) |
| 65+ years | 44 (9.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 41 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 27 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (3.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 14 (3.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 8 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 40 (24.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 68 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 51 (31.3%) |
Suburbs Near Hawkesbury Heights
Same Postcode (2777)
More Hawkesbury Heights Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.