21 Hillcrest Drive, Gillieston Heights NSW 2321, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | May 2015 | $200,000 | $302 |
Price per m² based on land size of 661 m².
21 Hillcrest Drive is a house situated on a 661 m² block of land. The property offers a spacious parcel typical for residential homes in the area.
The home is about 0.5 km from the central part of the Gillieston Heights suburb, placing it within easy walking distance of local amenities.
Nearby green spaces include Joseph Maxwell VC Park (≈0.7 km), Judd Greedy Park (≈0.9 km), Gillieston Heights Reserve (≈1.0 km) and Wentworth Swamp (≈1.3 km), all offering easy access to outdoor activities.
Rover Coaches route 164 runs through Gillieston Heights, providing regular services to Cessnock and Maitland. A new railway station is also being prioritized for future passenger connections.
The area grew around the East Greta coal mining operations established in the 1890s, with a railway line and station opening in the early 1900s. After mining ceased in the 1930s, the suburb continued to evolve and has experienced rapid residential growth since 2005.
According to the 2021 census, Gillieston Heights had 4,796 residents. The community is predominantly Australian‑born (87.7%) and English‑speaking (90.1%), with 7.9% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
