HEATHCOTE
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About HEATHCOTE
Heathcote is located in Southern Sydney, approximately 47.8km from CBD, about 55 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 6,148 with a density of 604 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $1,500,000, below Sydney average; unit median $1,000,000, above Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Heathcote High School has 8 Distinguished Achievers.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 3123 per 100,000, 0.47x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.
Demographics: English comprises 43.87%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (43.67%) and Irish (13.61%).
Transport: Has a train station.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Heathcote has a house median of $1,500,000 and unit median of $1,000,000. Property prices are close to Sydney median levels.
According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Heathcote has a crime rate of 3123 per 100,000, which is 0.47x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.
Government schools: Heathcote High School, 2024 HSC results: 8 Distinguished Achievers.
According to ABS 2021 Census, Heathcote has a population of 6,148, with Chinese comprising 1.30%. Lower Chinese proportion, suitable for families seeking integration into local community. Main ethnic groups: English (43.87%), Aust (43.67%), Irish (13.61%), Scottish (11.22%), German (3.38%).
Heathcote is approximately 47.8km from Sydney CBD, about 48 minutes by car or 55 minutes by public transport. This suburb has a train station on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line line(s). Far from city centre, suitable for families not requiring frequent commuting.