Heckenberg

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2168
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $951,000.

The upward trend in home prices in HECKENBERG, 2168 averaged 4.63% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $617.5 mark, reflecting a 3.38% increase in returns based on the current median price in HECKENBERG.

An average of 2.17 real estate transactions take place per month in HECKENBERG which translates to 26 per annum.

26 properties were sold in HECKENBERG in 2016, making it the 768th most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

HECKENBERG, 2168 places 225th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Heckenberg lies approximately 36 kilometres southwest of the Sydney central business district, within the City of Liverpool in South Western Sydney.

The suburb spans approximately 1.2 square kilometres and recorded a population of 3,263 at the 2021 Census, marking a modest increase from earlier counts, with a median age of 32 years. Approximately 52.6 per cent of residents were born in Australia, with notable communities originating from Vietnam (11.1 per cent), Lebanon (5 per cent), and Iraq (4.2 per cent).

Just under 34 per cent of households speak only English at home, while Arabic and Vietnamese are frequently used, reflecting the suburb’s multicultural composition. Islam is the most common religion at 23.6 per cent, followed by those reporting no religion and Catholics.

Separate post‑war houses dominate the residential landscape, complemented by small-scale newer developments, and median household income sits around $1,159 per week—considerably lower than the national average. Median weekly rent appeals to affordability seekers, recorded at approximately $400–450 in late 2024 reports.

Commuting by private car remains predominant, with 52.8 per cent of employed residents driving to work, while just 4.3 per cent used public transport and 15.5 per cent worked from home.

Household vehicle access data show that 80.8 per cent of households own at least one car, with 46 per cent having two or more vehicles. Public transport relies on local bus routes connecting Heckenberg to Liverpool and neighbouring suburbs, while train journeys require a short transfer via Liverpool Station.

Essential facilities are concentrated around Barham Crescent and nearby streets, including a medical clinic, takeaway outlets, a convenience store and community amenities. Liverpool's commercial and healthcare services are located a brief drive away, offering supermarkets, bulk goods retailers, and specialised healthcare facilities.

Residents benefit from a range of parks and recreational areas. Powell Park, situated on Cartwright Avenue, promotes cycling and BMX activities through the local BMX club, while adjacent reserves along Cabramatta Creek provide walking trails and natural open spaces. Green corridors and smaller neighbourhood reserves punctuate the suburb, contributing to about 20 per cent open‑space coverage.

Heckenberg’s suburban character is shaped by its young, multicultural population, standalone housing, essential local services and green‑lined corridors, supported by a reliance on private vehicles yet modest public transport links, underlined by measured demographic and income data.

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