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

Property Investment in The Hills Shire, NSW

19 suburbs in The Hills Shire council area · Part of Greater Sydney · Population ~222,675 · 51,834 dwellings · 386 km²

The Hills Shire Council Average R-Score 89 / 100 — top suburb in The Hills Shire scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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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 The Hills Shire100

Highest R-Score out of 19 suburbs in The Hills Shire

The Hills Shire council average89

Across 19 scored suburbs in The Hills Shire

Suburb medians in The Hills Shire range from $1,020,000 to $4,150,000.

3-year population movement: +11.6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 4% of stock (~2,672 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.0B. Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (19%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Construction (11%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (10%).

Typical suburb median price$2,300,000

Across 19 suburbs in The Hills Shire (Sept 2026) · ~85 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.4%

Median asking rent ~$1000/wk · Vacancy 4.9%.

Top suburb R-Score in The Hills Shire100/100

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The Hills Shire (NSW) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in The Hills Shire

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

Is The Hills Shire (NSW) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, The Hills Shire (New South Wales) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 89/100 across 19 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across The Hills Shire, the typical suburb median price is $2,300,000, median weekly rent is $1000/wk, gross rental yield is 2.4%, and vacancy sits at 4.9%.

Which suburbs in The Hills Shire have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in The Hills Shire (NSW) are South Maroota (100/100, median $2,300,000), Annangrove (98/100, median $2,800,000), Baulkham Hills (96/100, median $1,903,000), Beaumont Hills (95/100, median $1,831,000), Bella Vista (95/100, median $2,705,700). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in The Hills Shire?

Across The Hills Shire (NSW), the median suburb property price is $2,300,000, median asking rent is $1000/wk, and median gross yield is 2.4%, with homes averaging 85 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in The Hills Shire include South Maroota (6%), Annangrove (4.5%), Box Hill (3.4%).

What are the demographics and size of the The Hills Shire council area?

The Hills Shire is a Local Government Area in New South Wales (part of Greater Sydney) with an ABS estimated resident population of 222,675, approximately 51,834 dwellings, covering 386 sq km.

What are the best streets in The Hills Shire (NSW)?

Every street across all 19 suburbs in The Hills Shire is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.