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Gillieston Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Gillieston Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,113. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,113 Population 5/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$32,009 Median Income
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Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$32,009 median income, 4.6% unemployment
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Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$242,200 home value, $1,211/mo rent

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About Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights is a suburb of the City of Maitland local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia, approximately 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from the Maitland CBD. Prior to 1967, the village was named East Greta however this was changed to honour former Maitland mayor and member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly John Gillies following a poll of residents. At the 2021 census, Gillieston Heights had a population of 4,796.

People

Population3,113
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,009
Per Capita$32,009
Unemployment4.6%

Housing

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Home Value$242,200
Rent$1,211
Ownership61.3%
Housing Units1,245

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population3,113
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates-32.7616°, 151.5286°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,009
Median Age30.0 years

About Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,113. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Gillieston Heights has a population of 3,113 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,113
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
602.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gillieston Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Gillieston Heights is $32,009, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,009 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $616, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 296 business establishments.

Income: Gillieston Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,009
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,009
Avg Weekly Wage$616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)296

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gillieston Heights is $242,200, 14% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,211 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 61.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,245 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$242,200
14% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,211
4% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.3%
Owner-Occupied61.3%
Renter-Occupied38.7%
Housing Units1,245

Property Tax

Climate in Gillieston Heights

Gillieston Heights has an average annual temperature of 18.3°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.2°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 908 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 18° / 30.3° 98.9
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.6° / 29.2° 126.7
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.3° 108.0
Apr 18.6°C / 65°F 12.4° / 24.7° 74.2
May 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.1° 56.8
Jun 12.9°C / 55°F 7.7° / 18.1° 80.6
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 37.7
Aug 13.2°C / 56°F 6.7° / 19.8° 33.6
Sep 16°C / 61°F 9.2° / 22.9° 44.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 11.6° / 25.7° 64.9
Nov 21°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.6° 86.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.2° 95.6
Gillieston Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area602.4 sq mi (1,560.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7616°N, 151.5286°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 35 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 45 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 85 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 87 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 90 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 82 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 97 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 70 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 82 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 79 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 77 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 65 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 76 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 55°F (13°C) 1.9 in
August 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in

Gillieston Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in June to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Gillieston Heights

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gillieston Public School
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Radio Stations near Gillieston Heights

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gillieston Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Court House Museum
Forsight Gallery
Luskintyre Aviation Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Paterson Rail Motor Society
Poppethead
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital
Wirraway Aviation Museum

Libraries in Gillieston Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Cessnock City Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gillieston Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Gillieston Heights

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pandaroo Kitchen

Cafes in Gillieston Heights

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sherwood

Stadiums & Teams in Gillieston Heights

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Airports Near Gillieston Heights

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Gloucester AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
StrowanSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Gillieston Heights

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gillieston Heights

What is the population of Gillieston Heights?

Gillieston Heights has a population of 3,113 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 602.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gillieston Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,009, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $242,200 (14% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gillieston Heights?

Gillieston Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Gillieston Heights?

Gillieston Heights has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $616. There are 296 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gillieston Heights?

The median home value in Gillieston Heights is $242,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,211. The homeownership rate is 61.3%.

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