New South Wales · Postcode 2036
Hillsdale postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 10 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Hillsdale at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Hillsdale vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hillsdale | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,635 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $450 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 35 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.0% +NSW | 5.0% | 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.
Hillsdale is a coastal suburb of Sydney in New South Wales, with postcode 2036. It sits about 10 km from the Sydney CBD, within the Bayside (NSW) local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hillsdale has a population of 5,647 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $1,635, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 128 (2.3% of residents).
Housing in Hillsdale includes a median weekly rent of $450, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 2,287 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 56.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hillsdale scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Hillsdale is part of the Eastern Suburbs - South statistical area in New South Wales.
Hillsdale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2036 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 5,647 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,635/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $862/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $450 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 10341/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,287 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 128 (2.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -33.95493 |
| Longitude | 151.22875 |
| Distance from Sydney | 10 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Eastern Suburbs |
| Area (SA3) | Eastern Suburbs - South |
| Local Government | Bayside (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Kingsford Smith |
| State Electorate | Maroubra |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 952 (16.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 658 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,128 (37.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,261 (22.3%) |
| 65+ years | 644 (11.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 355 (6.3%) |
| Arthritis | 281 (5.0%) |
| Diabetes | 260 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 139 (2.5%) |
| Cancer | 88 (1.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 44 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 21 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 287 (12.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,253 (55.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 564 (25.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 154 (6.8%) |
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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.