Hillsdale
NSW 2036 • Greater Sydney
About Hillsdale
Hillsdale is a densely populated suburb in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, located just 6 kilometres south-east of the CBD within Bayside Council. With a population of around 5,600 packed into just 0.7 square kilometres, it is one of the most densely populated suburbs in Sydney at over 8,000 people per square kilometre. The suburb is remarkably multicultural, with over 51% of residents born overseas, including significant Bangladeshi, Chinese, Brazilian, Irish, and Filipino communities. Named after Pat Hills, a former Deputy Premier of New South Wales.
Hillsdale offers convenient urban living close to the coast and city centre. The suburb is anchored by Southpoint Shopping Centre (formerly Hillsdale Town Centre) on Bunnerong Road, a high-rise mixed-use complex. Nearby Eastgardens Shopping Centre provides extensive retail options. Residents enjoy proximity to Maroubra and Botany Bay beaches, as well as the emerging Eastlakes dining precinct. The suburb attracts a mix of young professionals, families, and students drawn by its relative affordability compared to neighbouring eastern suburbs and excellent bus connections to the CBD and UNSW.
Hillsdale falls under postcode 2036 and is governed by Botany Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maroubra electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 400 — Bondi Junction to Burwood via Eastgardens 20 mins to Bondi Junction
- 392 — Circular Quay via Maroubra 30-40 mins
- 303 — Eastgardens to Circular Quay 35 mins
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ No train station in suburb. Well-served by bus routes to CBD, Bondi Junction, and surrounding areas. Future Metro Southeast may improve rail access.
Dense urban area with Southpoint Shopping Centre, nearby Eastgardens, schools, and bus stops all within walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Chifley Public School ICSEA 9549661 3014 Mitchell St
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Matraville Sports High School ICSEA 9309661 8000 Anzac Pde
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La Perouse Public School ICSEA 9209311 2210 8-18 Yarra Rd
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Malabar Public School ICSEA 10689311 2012 231-239 Franklin Street
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12-18 Prince Edward Street
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Matraville Public School ICSEA 10469311 1783 310 BUNNERONG ROAD
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9311 1175 Menin Rd
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511 Bunnerong Road
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 Hillsdale by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Hillsdale Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Hillsdale" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
36 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Bangladesh 208
- 2. China 191
- 3. Philippines 185
- 4. Brazil 183
- 5. Ireland 167
- 6. Iraq 163
- 7. India 156
- 8. Indonesia 126
- 9. New Zealand 126
- 10. England 121
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)