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Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW)

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

2,792
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
37.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralLeafyQuietSemi-RuralEstablished
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About Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW)

Hill Top is a small rural locality nestled on the edge of the Southern Highlands escarpment in the Wingecarribee Shire of New South Wales, situated approximately 100 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD. With a population of around 2,792 residents, the area has a quiet, semi-rural character with a mix of long-standing local families and lifestyle seekers drawn to its peaceful surroundings. The median taxable income sits around the national average, reflecting a modest working and semi-retired demographic that values space and tranquillity over urban convenience.

Hill Top offers a relaxed country lifestyle with access to the natural beauty of the Southern Highlands, including bushland walking trails and scenic escarpment views. The village is located near the Pacific Highway corridor and is within comfortable driving distance of the larger Southern Highlands townships of Mittagong and Bowral, where residents access supermarkets, schools, cafés, and services. The area appeals to families seeking affordable acreage living and those looking to escape Sydney's pace while remaining within reach of the city.

Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW) falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the Wingecarribee Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Whitlam, while state elections fall under the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2575
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wingecarribee
Federal Electorate
Whitlam
State Electorate
Wollondilly
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.35°, 150.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.91 km²
Population Density
74 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ 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.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2575

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2575, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,619
Median 2023–24
$58,154
▲ 24.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,655

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2575; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Mittagong / Moss Vale 15-20 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
Drive to Mittagong station (~10 min), then ~1 hr 20 min to Central via Southern Highlands Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential for daily life; Hume Highway provides main road access to Sydney

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Hill Top is a rural locality with no walkable village centre; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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    Alpine Public School
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    GovernmentPrimaryCoed
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    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
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    Frensham
    2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road
    IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
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    Gib Gate
    Old Bowral Road
    IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    Highlands School ICSEA 860
    4872 3088 2 Maxted Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
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    Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992
    21 Pioneer St
    GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
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    St Michael's Primary School
    55 Alfred St
    CatholicPrimaryCoed
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    Tangara School ICSEA 971
    4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
2,792
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Wingecarribee Local Government Area, which contains Hill Top (Wingecarribee - NSW). Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 8.1%
Motor vehicle theft
54.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
257.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
nc / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
84 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.3%
View all 62 offence types for Wingecarribee →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hill Top known for? +

Hill Top is known for its peaceful rural setting on the Southern Highlands escarpment in Wingecarribee Shire, offering bushland scenery, open space, and a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within reach of the larger Southern Highlands towns of Mittagong and Bowral.

How far is Hill Top from Sydney CBD? +

Hill Top is approximately 100 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, making it around a 1 hour 10 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive under normal traffic conditions, or accessible by train via Mittagong station on the Southern Highlands Line.

Does Hill Top have public transport? +

Public transport options in Hill Top are very limited. The nearest train station is Mittagong, approximately 10 kilometres away, on the NSW TrainLink Southern Highlands Line connecting to Sydney Central. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Hill Top? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hill Top has a population of approximately 2,792 residents, making it a small rural locality within the broader Wingecarribee Shire of the Southern Highlands.

Is Hill Top a good place to live? +

Hill Top suits those seeking an affordable semi-rural lifestyle with access to Southern Highlands scenery and tranquillity. It is best suited to families, retirees, and lifestyle buyers who are car-independent, as public transport is minimal and daily services require driving to nearby Mittagong or Bowral.

What is the postcode for Hill Top? +

Hill Top, NSW shares postcode 2575 with Mittagong and several other Southern Highlands localities.

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.

Is Hill Top a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hill Top is part of the Wingecarribee LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.