Heathcote

NSW 2233 • Greater Sydney

6,148
Population (2021)
$49,764
Median Income
10.17 km²
Area
81m
Elevation

About Heathcote

Heathcote is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in New South Wales, located within the Sutherland Shire (Area) area. With a population of 6,148 and a median income of $49,764, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 10.17 km² at an elevation of 81m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Sydney.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Heathcote is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Heathcote falls under postcode 2233 and is governed by Sutherland Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Heathcote electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
2233
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.08°, 151.00°
Statistical Area
Greater Sydney
Area
10.17 km²
Elevation
81m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Heathcote, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

1-21 Dillwynnia Grove Heathcote • SHR #00191

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$520
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,553
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,013
Census 2021
6,148
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,676
Income 2021
$49,764
25.4% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,286
Born Overseas 735

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 239
  • 2. New Zealand 51
  • 3. South Africa 31
  • 4. Netherlands 26
  • 5. Germany 24
  • 6. China 23
  • 7. Ireland 22
  • 8. Scotland 21
  • 9. United States 17
  • 10. Thailand 16
  • 11. Italy 14
  • 12. India 12
  • 13. Canada 10
  • 14. Egypt 9
  • 15. Fiji 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,697
Australian 2,685
Irish 837
Scottish 690
German 208
Italian 207
Dutch 124
Australian Aboriginal 82
Greek 81
Chinese 80

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,021
Both parents born in Australia
963
Both parents born overseas
862
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.8%
No Religion
37.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
344 (5.6%)
5-14 years
800 (13.0%)
15-19 years
362 (5.9%)
20-24 years
328 (5.3%)
25-34 years
598 (9.7%)
35-44 years
788 (12.8%)
45-54 years
831 (13.5%)
55-64 years
690 (11.2%)
65-74 years
608 (9.9%)
75-84 years
466 (7.6%)
85+ years
329 (5.4%)

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