Thinking about buying your first home in Cecil Hills (2171)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Cecil Hills is the right fit. The analysis covers affordability and FHB scheme eligibility, schools and childcare, dealbreakers like flood and bushfire, and how the suburb is changing. Jump between the four sections using the sticky navigation, or scroll through the full analysis below.
Is Cecil Hills a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Cecil Hills (2171) scores a Stickybeak Grade across safety, family fit, financial picture, and lifestyle. Scroll down for the full 17-card analysis, or use the section navigation to jump to what matters most.
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The verdict
Who it is for
Cecil Hills suits established families on solid dual incomes, given the median household income sits at $2,409 per week and 83% of residents own their home. The suburb is almost entirely separate houses, with 95% of dwellings in that category, and 18 parks within 1.6 kilometres makes it genuinely usable for families with children. School ICSEA scores sit at 999, which is close to the national average, and 12 of 16 nearby childcare services meet or exceed the National Quality Standard.
Who would not love it
First home buyers are locked out entirely. At a $1,320,000 median, the First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme does not apply here, and there are no apartments or units to offer a lower entry point. More seriously, 53.5% of the postcode sits on bushfire-prone land. That is not a minor footnote. If you are buying without carefully checking the specific lot, you may face significant insurance costs, building restrictions, and evacuation risk. Walkability is also poor, ranking in the 21st percentile across Sydney, with no medical services within 1.6 kilometres.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific lot you are buying falls within a bushfire-prone area using the NSW Rural Fire Service Spatial Portal, given 53.5% of the postcode is affected. A Section 10.7 certificate will confirm planning overlays. - Confirm your insurance position before exchange. Bushfire-prone designation can materially increase premiums or restrict coverage. - Note the absence of any medical services within 1.6 kilometres and verify your nearest GP and emergency clinic, particularly relevant for families with young children.
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SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Cecil Hills?
BOCSAR · CECIL HILLS 2171
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,20112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−73%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Liverpool
Within LGA: Liverpool
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT37%36 reports
ASSAULT33%32 reports
INTIMIDATION, STALKING AND HARASSMENT31%30 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED66%
NON-DOMESTIC34%
Across 32 assault reports in this window.
DV-flagged assault has risen statewide as reporting has improved. Compare with caution to suburbs whose population has changed materially.
BOCSAR Recorded Criminal Incidents · Updated March 2026 · CC BY 4.0
Air quality
Air quality in Cecil Hills
48
FairAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:50 AEST
Liverpool station · 6.0 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 36 · Fair
Air quality is acceptable but sensitive groups may notice effects.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
8.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
23.9µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
1.9pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Liverpool station · 365 daily points
Source: NSW DCCEEW Air Quality API↗ (CC BY 4.0). Historical data updated weekly; live readings cached 60 minutes.
Median weekly rent from lodged bonds. Sep 2025. Based on 34 new bond lodgements this quarter.
Rents here are at the higher end for Sydney. Higher holding costs for investors; higher savings pressure for renters.
Median weekly rent · House · 3 bed
$720per week
Sep 2025 · 34 bonds lodged
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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Leppington2179
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Liverpool2170
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6.5 km away
NSW DCJ Rental Bond Board↗ · Sep 2025 · CC BY. Cells with 10 or fewer bond lodgements are suppressed; cells with 30 or fewer have the bond count suppressed but rent published. Figures are transacted rents, not asking rents.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE · NSW PLANNING PORTAL · 2171
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2171. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Cecil Hills is the primary suburb with postcode 2171 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Cecil Hills is the main locality.
Which local government area is Cecil Hills in?
Cecil Hills (2171) is located in the Liverpool local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Cecil Hills?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Cecil Hills (2171) covering affordability (median sale prices, rental yield, first home buyer eligibility), lifestyle (schools, childcare, walkability, commute times), risk factors (flood zones, bushfire prone land, air quality, traffic volume), and suburb growth signals (development pipeline, price trajectory, demographics).
Is Cecil Hills flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Cecil Hills. Check the Dealbreakers section on this page for the latest NSW flood zone mapping sourced from official state government data. Always verify at the property level with a Section 10.7 certificate before purchasing.
What are the best schools near Cecil Hills?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Cecil Hills (2171), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Cecil Hills (2171) eligible for the First Home Buyer scheme?
The First Home Buyer eligibility card on this page shows which NSW and federal government schemes — including the First Home Guarantee, stamp duty exemptions, and the First Home Super Saver scheme — apply to purchases in Cecil Hills (2171). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Cecil Hills changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Cecil Hills (2171) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
