October 2026 data · Maitland · NSW
Gillieston Heights house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $854k ▲ +13.5% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $580k Too few sales for a change
The median house price in Gillieston Heights is $854k (October 2026), up 13.5% over 12 months. Units have a median of $580k. That puts Gillieston Heights below the typical Hunter Valley suburb ($935k) and number 4 of the 8 suburbs around it.
Gillieston Heights price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $854k | ▲ +0.5% | ▲ +3.2% | ▲ +13.5% |
| Unit | $580k | – | – | – |
Changes compare the median with three, six and twelve months earlier. A dash means too few sales for a reliable figure. How these figures are worked out.
Gillieston Heights compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Gillieston Heights, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishops Bridge | $1.65m | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Louth Park | $1.62m | ▼ −2.4% | ▲ +0.6% | ▲ +2.5% | – | – | – | – |
| Sawyers Gully | $1.29m | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gillieston Heights | $854k | ▲ +0.5% | ▲ +3.2% | ▲ +13.5% | $580k | – | – | – |
| Farley | $850k | ▲ +6.3% | ▲ +13.3% | ▲ +82.8% | $690k | 0.0% | 0.0% | ▲ +16.5% |
| Cliftleigh | $840k | ▲ +1.4% | ▲ +5.0% | ▲ +11.3% | $1.08m | – | – | – |
| Telarah | $750k | ▲ +4.7% | ▲ +11.9% | ▲ +14.5% | $488k | – | – | – |
| Maitland | $748k | ▲ +4.9% | ▲ +13.7% | ▲ +15.4% | $653k | ▲ +1.2% | ▲ +8.8% | ▲ +19.8% |
Living in Gillieston Heights
From the 2021 ABS Census: Gillieston Heights against the Maitland council area and NSW. Council and state percentages count all their residents; their medians are the middle suburb by population.
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| Figure | Gillieston Heights | Maitland (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 4,796 | 90,086 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 30 | 35 | 39 |
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| Born overseas | 9.6% | 9.2% | 29.3% |
| Language other than English at home | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Work and education | |||
| Median household income | $1,986/wk | $1,971/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Bachelor degree or higher | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| Housing | |||
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| Rented | 37.8% | 29.8% | 32.5% |
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| SEIFA advantage (IRSAD), Australian decile | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Gillieston Heights, its council and NSW
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021. More figures, maps and the 2016 Census are in Location Insights.
Crime in Gillieston Heights
Recorded criminal incidents in the 12 months to June 2026, by offence category, against the 12 months before. Busiest categories first.
| Offence category | 12 months to June 2026 | 12 months before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault | 60 | 33 | ▲ +27 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 55 | 24 | ▲ +31 |
| Theft | 47 | 45 | ▲ +2 |
| Against justice procedures | 36 | 21 | ▲ +15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 20 | 20 | 0 |
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), on ABS suburb boundaries. Every category and month since 1995 is in the Crime Explorer.
Common questions
What is the median house price in Gillieston Heights?
The median house price in Gillieston Heights was $854k in October 2026, up 13.5% on a year earlier. The typical Hunter Valley suburb median was $935k.
What is the median unit price in Gillieston Heights?
The median unit price in Gillieston Heights was $580k in October 2026.
Is Gillieston Heights more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 7 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 3 are dearer than Gillieston Heights and 4 are cheaper or the same.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from REA sales data for October 2026, all bedroom counts, refreshed monthly. Medians cover sales over the past 12 months; changes are shown only where at least 10 homes of that type sold.