Hillston is a small community in New South Wales within the Carrathool local government area (postcode 2675). With a population of 1,547, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in Hillston is $228,000, having dropped significantly 13.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $270. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $901.
Hillston is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 961, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 66 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Carrathool LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Hillston offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($228K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -13.1% year-on-year.
Hillston is a small community in New South Wales within the Carrathool local government area (postcode 2675). With a population of 1,547, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Aboriginal Australian.
The median house price in Hillston is $228,000, having dropped significantly 13.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $270. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $901.
Hillston is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 961, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 66 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Carrathool LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Hillston offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($228K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -13.1% year-on-year.