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Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW)

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

115
Population (2021)
N/A
Median 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
0m

🚌 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

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW) Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Hill Top (Snowy Monaro Regional - NSW)" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
115
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

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.