What LGA is Hill Top in?

Hill Top (postcode 2575) is within Wingecarribee Shire, part of the Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

How far is Hill Top from Sydney?

Hill Top is approximately 115 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD, roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive depending on traffic.

Is there a train station at Hill Top?

Hill Top no longer has an active train station. The nearest station is Mittagong, approximately 17 km away, on the Main Southern Line to Sydney Central.

What schools are in Hill Top?

Hill Top has a local primary school. For secondary education, students typically travel to Mittagong or Bowral.

What is the median house price in Hill Top?

As of 2025, the median house price is $835,000, up 4.8% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

What is the population of Hill Top?

Hill Top had a population of 115 at the 2021 Census.

Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW)

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

115

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

39.67 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralHistoricFamily-Friendly

About Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW)

Hill Top is a historic village community in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, classified under the Snowy Monaro Regional statistical boundary in Australian Census geography, though it sits physically within the broader Southern Highlands area at an elevation of around 629 metres. It lies approximately 115 kilometres south-west of Sydney CBD and 17 kilometres north of Mittagong in postcode 2575. The village was established in 1916 and was historically served by the Main Southern Railway before the line was deviated in 1919. Today the remains of the old Hill Top station platform are a reminder of the town's railway heritage.

Hill Top offers a relaxed Southern Highlands lifestyle with a small but well-serviced village centre that includes a bakery, pizzeria, general store, chemist, and GP surgery. Community facilities include a primary school, post office, tennis courts, sporting fields, a day-care centre, fire station, and community hall. Residents enjoy proximity to Nattai National Park and the natural beauty of the Highlands. The village attracts families, retirees, and lifestyle seekers who appreciate its heritage character, cooler climate, and the peaceful atmosphere of country living within reasonable reach of Sydney.

Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2575

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Whitlam

State Electorate

Wollondilly

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-34.35°, 150.34°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

39.67 km²

Elevation

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Hill Top for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$835K

62 sales · ▲ 4.8% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong Station

17 km

N/A – drive required

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

115 km

By Train

Approx. 1 hr 45 min from Mittagong Station to Central

By Car (Peak)

1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 15 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Nearest train station is Mittagong (~17 km). Hume Highway accessible via Colo Vale (approx. 10 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small village with basic local shops; a car is needed for most journeys, especially to reach the train station.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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Alpine Public School

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GovernmentPrimaryCoed
🏫

Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952

4889 4250 Wattle St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935

4889 8227 Linda St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
📚

Frensham

2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road

IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
📚

Gib Gate

Old Bowral Road

IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Highlands School ICSEA 860

4872 3088 2 Maxted Street

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992

21 Pioneer St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
⛪

St Michael's Primary School

55 Alfred St

CatholicPrimaryCoed
🏫

Tangara School ICSEA 971

4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

115

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

N/A

Personal Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021