Thinking about buying your first home in Hunters Hill (2110)? This page brings together 17 data cards from NSW government, the ABS, Transport for NSW, and Domain auction results to help you decide if Hunters Hill 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 Hunters Hill a good suburb to buy in 2026?
Hunters Hill (2110) 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
Hunters Hill suits established, high-income households who want a quiet, leafy peninsula with genuine space and strong schools. The median house sits at $4,225,000, so this is firmly a move-up or downsizer market. The public secondary school scores an ICSEA of 1133, well above the national average, and 75% of residents own their home. The median household income of $3,413 per week reflects a neighbourhood where most buyers arrive with significant equity already behind them.
Who would not love it
If you rely on walking to shops or public transport, the walkability score of 28 places Hunters Hill in the bottom third of Sydney suburbs. There is one supermarket and one gym within 1.6 kilometres. First home buyers are locked out entirely, with the median house price well above any First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme threshold. The unit market is also moving in the wrong direction, down 4.3% year-on-year, which matters if you are buying at $938,000 and expecting stability.
What to verify before you bid
- Check whether the specific block you are buying sits within the 16.2% of postcode land mapped as bushfire-prone. Request the Bush Fire Attack Level assessment and factor in insurance costs before you commit. - The composite Stickybeak grade is C and the financial grade is C-. Commission an independent valuation and stress-test your borrowing against the current price point, given 56 days on market suggests limited urgency from competing buyers. - Confirm the exact transport options at the property level. The 42 transport amenities counted within 1.6 kilometres are encouraging, but frequency and ferry access to the CBD vary significantly by street.
Refreshed fortnightly; last refresh 12 May 2026. Verify any specific fact against its source card below.
SAFETY
Will I feel safe and comfortable in Hunters Hill?
BOCSAR · HUNTERS HILL 2110
Recorded incidents reported to police
12-month rolling total at suburb level, indexed against Greater Sydney.
RATE PER 100K2,95112 mo to Dec 2025
VS GREATER SYDNEY−63%Below Sydney average
5-YR TREND (LGA)Hunters Hill
Within LGA: Hunters Hill
TOP OFFENCE CATEGORIES
THEFT63%112 reports
ASSAULT22%40 reports
MALICIOUS DAMAGE TO PROPERTY15%26 reports
ASSAULT SPLIT (DOMESTIC VS NON-DOMESTIC)
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FLAGGED45%
NON-DOMESTIC55%
Across 40 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 Hunters Hill
24
GoodAQI · NSW DCCEEW
13:52 AEST
Rozelle station · 3.7 km from centroid
12-month median:AQI 30 · Good
Air quality is generally safe for outdoor activity.
Pollutants
nearest station
PM2.5i
6.1µg/m³
24-hr avg
PM10i
11.2µg/m³
24-hr avg
NO₂i
2.0pphm
1hr reading
AQI · last 12 months · daily mean
Rozelle 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. Bond count suppressed by DCJ (30 or fewer 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 · Unit · 2 bed
Small sample
$750per week
Sep 2025 · bond count suppressed
Quarterly trend · last 12 quarters
Nearby suburbs · same combination
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1.8 km away
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$800▲$50
2.2 km away
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$720▼$30
2.2 km away
Artarmon2064
$775▲$25
3.6 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 · 2110
What’s in the pipeline
NSW Planning Portal feed paused at the source for postcode 2110. Expected back by Q3 2026.
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Also in Hunters Hill
Comparing suburbs in the same area can sharpen your decision. Browse suburb insights for other Hunters Hill postcodes, or explore the full Hunters Hill suburb index.
Hunters Hill is the primary suburb with postcode 2110 in New South Wales. In some cases multiple suburbs share the same postcode — Hunters Hill is the main locality.
Which local government area is Hunters Hill in?
Hunters Hill (2110) is located in the Hunters Hill local government area in New South Wales.
What data does Stickybeak show for Hunters Hill?
Stickybeak shows 16 data cards for Hunters Hill (2110) 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 Hunters Hill flood prone?
Flood risk varies street by street in Hunters Hill. 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 Hunters Hill?
The Schools card on this page lists primary and secondary schools within the catchment area for Hunters Hill (2110), including their NAPLAN performance data and distance from the suburb centre.
Is Hunters Hill (2110) 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 Hunters Hill (2110). Eligibility depends on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
How is Hunters Hill changing?
The Change section on this page covers new housing supply from the development pipeline, historical price trajectory, and demographic shifts for Hunters Hill (2110) using data from NSW Planning, the ATO, and the ABS.
