Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Hilltops, NSW

39 suburbs in Hilltops council area · Population ~19,347 · 8,939 dwellings · 7,141 km²

Hilltops Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Hilltops scores 99/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Hilltops99

Highest R-Score out of 39 suburbs in Hilltops

Hilltops council average65

Across 19 scored suburbs in Hilltops

Suburb medians in Hilltops range from $75,000 to $7,100,000.

3-year population movement: +0.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.7% of stock (~61 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.4B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (22%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (8%).

Typical suburb median price$510,000

Across 39 suburbs in Hilltops (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.7%

Median asking rent ~$430/wk · Vacancy 10%.

Top suburb R-Score in Hilltops99/100

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Hilltops (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Hilltops

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Hilltops (New South Wales).

Is Hilltops (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Hilltops (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 39 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 99/100. Across Hilltops, the typical suburb median price is $510,000, median weekly rent is $430/wk, gross rental yield is 4.7%, and vacancy sits at 10%.

Which suburbs in Hilltops have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Hilltops (NSW) are Koorawatha (99/100, median $300,000), Galong (98/100, median $290,000), Young (96/100, median $540,000), Frogmore (95/100, median $205,000), Harden (93/100, median $430,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Hilltops?

Across Hilltops (NSW), the median suburb property price is $510,000, median asking rent is $430/wk, and median gross yield is 4.7%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Hilltops include Frogmore (14%), Koorawatha (7.8%), Maimuru (6.6%).

What are the demographics and size of the Hilltops council area?

Hilltops is a Local Government Area in New South Wales with an ABS estimated resident population of 19,347, approximately 8,939 dwellings, covering 7,141 sq km.

What are the best streets in Hilltops (NSW)?

Every street across all 39 suburbs in Hilltops is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.