The Ponds is a thriving residential suburb located in the Hills District of New South Wales. The suburb offers a peaceful yet connected lifestyle with modern housing developments, lush green parks and proximity to local amenities.
The Ponds is perfect for commuters, featuring convenient travel to Sydney’s CBD and surrounding areas. The suburb boasts schools, shopping options, and recreational facilities. It’s a popular suburb among families and professionals.
For those captivated by The Pond’s appeal but seeking a more tranquil environment, North Rothbury in the Hunter Valley is an exciting alternative. With its peaceful charm, affordable land options, and close-knit community, North Rothbury offers a chance to build your dream home among the breathtaking vineyards and countryside of the Hunter region. With easy access to schools, parks, and essential amenities, North Rothbury is quickly becoming a destination of choice for those looking to relocate to the Hunter Valley.
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| Quick stats | The Ponds | North Rothbury |
| Median house price | $1,620,000 | $782,500 |
| Median rental price | $850 | $620 |
| Population | 16,315 | 2,502 |
| Kms from Newcastle | 162km | 56km |
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| Demographic highlights | The Ponds | New South Wales |
| Median Age | 35 | 39 |
| Median weekly household income | $3,285 | $1,829 |
| Households with mortgage | 62.3% | 32.5% |
| Households renting | 21.9% | 32.6% |
| Family households | 92.3% | 71.2% |
| Couples with children | 72.7% | 44.7% |
| University qualification | 48.2% | 27.8% |
| Trade qualification | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| Unemployed persons | 4.2% | 4.9% |
2021 Census All persons QuickStats
Huntlee combines the charm of the Hunter Valley with modern urban convenience. A masterplanned community focused on education, employment, and lifestyle, it’s a place where neighbours become friends and every detail is designed for the perfect lifestyle.
With beautiful open spaces and vibrant community events, Huntlee is a place where people can grow, connect, and thrive for generations to come.
Escape the city with a great range of affordable land for sale and house and land packages currently available in Huntlee.
The Ponds is a modern suburb located approximately 40kmds northwest of Sydney, in the local government area of The Hills Shire, and just 186km from the Hunter region.
Travelling by car, The Ponds is about a 2 hour drive from Hunter Valley, depending on traffic. If travelling by public transport, connecting buses and trains run between Sydney and the region, taking around 4.5 hours.
The population of The Ponds 16,315.
The predominant age group in The Ponds is 35-44 years.
28.4% of residents have Indian ancestry, followed by Australian (14.9%). Most residents (45.2%) were born in Australia, and 22.6% in India.
*2021 Census All persons QuickStats
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Norwest offers several schooling options, including Norwest Christian College, Crestwood High School, and St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School in nearby Baulkham Hills.The area has a range of childcare centers and preschools.
North Rothbury offers easy access to schools, schools, parks, and essential amenities. Just 20 minutes away is Cessnock, Singleton and Maitland providing everything you’d expect from major regional centres.
November of 2016, we purchased our lot and we could not be any happier since our move from Sydney.
Seeing how Huntlee changes from flatlands to having a full swinging, lovely community. I love how people are approachable and friendly. Walking or driving past friendly faces on the road, a simple wave or nod from your neighbours is what we call added bonus living here. It feels like “home”.
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Happy, healthy, vibrant, and inclusive, that’s what Huntlee’s community-focused lifestyle is all about. Discover it for yourself today.
With land, house & land packages and beautiful established homes available to suit every budget, your dream lifestyle has never been more affordable.
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