NSW · 2290

Hillsborough

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hillsborough, NSW 2290.

Hillsborough, NSW 2290

About Hillsborough

Welcome to Hillsborough

Hillsborough is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. It is part of the City of Lake Macquarie north ward.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Hillsborough, NSW 2290.

Population

50

residents (2021)

Median age

46

years

Household income

$2,333

median, per week

Median rent

$550

per week

Median mortgage

$2,492

per month

Mortgage / income

25%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Hillsborough

$1.60m

23 Robina Drive

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Price map around Hillsborough

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Common questions

Hillsborough suburb FAQ

Is Hillsborough a good place to live?

Hillsborough is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia 13 kilometres (8 mi) from Newcastle's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie. Hillsborough is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 50.

What is the population of Hillsborough?

Hillsborough has a population of 50 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.

What suburbs are near Hillsborough?

Suburbs near Hillsborough include Kotara South, Cardiff South, Garden Suburb, Cardiff and New Lambton Heights.