Area Hotlist — Hawkesbury NSW
20 lifestyle anchors proven to sell property across the Hawkesbury area
Area Hotlist — Hawkesbury
Hawkesbury River
696 votesWinding between sandstone bluffs and riverside orchards, the Hawkesbury serves up sunrise water-skiing, lazy houseboat weekends and pub lunches reached only by tinny. Locals savour breezy commutes along scenic drives and the kind of nightly star shows city slickers can only dream about.
Kurrajong Village
291 votesPerched on the foothills of the Blue Mountains, Kurrajong blends heritage cafés, gourmet grocers and antiques in a main street that still says “country town.” Five-minute drives reach pick-your-own orchards and cliff-edge lookouts, while local farmers’ markets keep pantries proudly paddock-to-plate.
Arndell College
157 votesSpread across 26 lush hectares at Oakville, this Anglican K-12 pairs strong HSC results with equestrian arenas, agriculture plots and quality rugby. Parents chasing holistic education on roomy grounds drive fierce demand for family homes and acreage rentals throughout Pitt Town and surrounds.
Rouse Hill Town Centre
118 votesOpen-air boulevards, cinemas, a buzzing dining precinct and Metro services every four minutes bring big-city retail to Hawkesbury’s doorstep. Twilight markets and splash-pad play zones turn errands into social outings, all without the parking pain of Parramatta.
Bell River
105 votesQuiet and largely untouched, the Bell River lures kayak anglers, bird-watchers and campers chasing crowd-free weekends. Riverside picnic spots and cool swimming bends offer instant respite from summer heat, reminding residents that adventure still starts just beyond the back fence.
Windsor Station
91 votesHeritage brickwork meets modern Opal barriers at this T1 hub, delivering direct trains to Parramatta and Central every thirty minutes. Easy park-and-ride and nearby cycle paths make city commutes painless, while adjacent cafés spice up the morning espresso ritual.
Spencer Village
89 votesTiny Spencer hugs the Macdonald River’s mouth where pelicans glide past weatherboard cafés and weekend live-music sessions. Its riverside campground, boat ramp and artists’ markets create a bohemian hideaway vibe only an hour from the NorthConnex tunnel.
Macdonald River
89 votesTwin to the Hawkesbury, the tranquil Macdonald winds past sandstone escarpments, historic St Albans Inn and fertile farms. Kayakers chase platypus at dawn, while cyclists tackle the Settlers Road loop, reinforcing the region’s active-lifestyle credentials.
Richmond Train Station
64 votesEnd-of-line convenience means every peak-hour train starts with empty seats, a rare Sydney luxury. New cafes fill heritage terraces opposite the platform, and students bound for Uni Western Sydney ride six minutes to the Hawkesbury campus.
Western Sydney University
51 votesThe Hawkesbury campus hosts vet science, agriculture and aviation degrees on 1 300 tree-lined hectares. Research greenhouses and flight simulators keep talent local, while Friday produce stalls selling student-grown veggies add delicious authenticity to the weekly shop.
Colo River
48 votesCristal-clear, sand-bottomed and framed by Wollemi wilderness, the Colo ranks among NSW’s prettiest waterways. Picnic reserves, free-flowing rapids and epic 4WD tracks promise instant adventure for locals and a steady stream of eco-tourism dollars for the valley.
Richmond High School
46 votesStrong agriculture, equine and performing-arts programs mirror Hawkesbury’s rural-meets-creative soul. Annual show cattle, musical productions and HSC success keep enrolments high, cementing surrounding streets as an affordable, family-friendly option with city trains five minutes away.
Bede Polding College
45 votesCo-educational Catholic secondary schooling on Pitt Town Road pairs elite netball with robotics labs and a thriving band program. Families across Windsor Downs and Oakville prize the seamless bus network and inclusive community that this 1 200-student campus offers.
Pitt Town Public School
43 votesFounded in 1878, this village primary now boasts flexible learning spaces, kitchen gardens and enviable NAPLAN results. Walk-to-school streets, brand-new playgrounds and proximity to river-view cafes ensure Pitt Town remains a magnet for young families.
Hawkesbury Hospital
42 votesRecent upgrades bring 24-hour emergency, maternity suites and new rehab wards to this Windsor facility, securing over 600 local health jobs. Fast care close to home keeps retirees at ease and underpins consistent demand for rental accommodation from medical staff.
Windsor High School
40 votesModern STEM labs, selective streams and a historic heritage quadrangle create a “best of both worlds” campus vibe. After-school rowing on the Hawkesbury and easy walkability from Windsor Station lift the suburb’s appeal for value-minded buyers.
Crowne Plaza
38 votesNestled in landscaped gardens at Richmond, this resort hotel offers day-spa luxe, golf driving range and high-tea terraces overlooking the Blue Mountains. Wedding parties and corporate retreats fill rooms, supporting local florists, photographers and restaurant trade year-round.
St Albans Village
37 votesCobbled lanes, 1836 sandstone pub and annual folk festival give St Albans an irresistibly slow-lane charm. Ferry honks across the river punctuate peaceful mornings, and bush trails into Yengo National Park start metres from the general store’s coffee machine.
Wisemans Ferry
35 votesAustralia’s oldest operating vehicular ferry links two national parks, offering free passage 24/7. Beside it sit vintage tea rooms, riverside picnic lawns and a golf course where kangaroos outnumber players—proof that laid-back living still thrives within Sydney’s orbit.
Santa Sophia College
34 votesPart of Box Hill’s emerging education precinct, this cutting-edge Catholic K-12 flaunts vertical gardens, rooftop sports courts and project-based learning labs. Rapid-growth estates nearby enjoy a future-proof schooling option and property values buoyed by the promise of top-tier educational infrastructure.