Moving to Gregory Hills NSW 2557
What the official numbers say about living in Gregory Hills — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $520 a week, against a median household income of $2,406 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Around 86% of households are families, averaging 3.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: India, Philippines, Iraq; most spoken languages besides English: Arabic, Hindi, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Gregory Hills sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 9 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (61% of workers), while 37% work from home.
Nearest train station: Macarthur, 5.2 km south.
Nearest airport: Camden Airport, 8.3 km west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 44 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 29 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 42 parks — see them all on the Gregory Hills profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Gledswood Hills High School 550 m · Gregory Hills Public School 550 m · St. Gregory's College 1.3 km · Gledswood Hills Public School 1.9 km · Mount Annan Christian College 2.1 km · Currans Hill Public School 2.2 km · Magdalene Catholic College 2.3 km · Saint Benedict's Catholic College 2.5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 250 m · ALDI 350 m · Woolworths 2.6 km · ALDI 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Marcellin Park 300 m · La Valla Park 350 m · Gregory Hills Amphitheatre 450 m · Thomas Donovan Park 500 m · Howard Park 500 m · Gillogly Park 600 m · Champagnat Park 650 m · Mannes Park 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Gregory Hills, most often seen first: Silvereye · Noisy Miner · Red-browed Finch · Superb Fairy-wren · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian Raven.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Gregory Hills, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory Hills here | 9,142 | — | 9/10 | 5% |
| Gledswood Hills | 6,112 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Currans Hill | 5,541 | — | 6/10 | 8% |
| Smeaton Grange | 16 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Catherine Field | 2,609 | — | 8/10 | 12% |
| Kearns | 2,693 | — | 6/10 | 11% |
| Eschol Park | 2,607 | — | 4/10 | 11% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Camden — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Macarthur — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2557 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Gregory Hills profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $520 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
It sits about 44 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Macarthur station is roughly 5.2 km away. Local government is Camden council, and the federal seat is Macarthur.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Gregory Hills vs Gledswood Hills · Gregory Hills vs Currans Hill.
Nearby guides: Gledswood Hills · Currans Hill · Smeaton Grange · Catherine Field · Kearns · Eschol Park.
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