in line with the Sydney region housing prices in the Hills Shire have remained relatively flat over 2008/09 after a significant run-up over the previous 5 year period.

Overall the Hills Shire offers highly affordable housing, especially in the single family market. Rents rank above the Sydney average but on par with adjacent locales.

Additionally the Hills Shire has a high percentage ( 82%) of homeownership versus the Sydney average (65%).