Hillville vs Tinonee.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,270,000 and $626,000. Tinonee edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Tinonee (median $626,000) is roughly 103% cheaper to buy into than Hillville ($1,270,000). Over the past year, Tinonee (+2.6%) ran 2.6 percentage points ahead of Hillville (0%) on house-price growth.
Tinonee scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hillville (914) sits above Tinonee (905). Hillville skews owner-occupied (96%), Tinonee runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
For buyers
Tinonee is the lower entry point at $626,000 median, 103% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Tinonee carries both higher gross yield (4.86% vs 2.40%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Hillville edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 905).
Common questions
Is Hillville or Tinonee cheaper to buy in?
Tinonee has the lower median house price at $626,000, roughly 103% below Hillville ($1,270,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hillville or Tinonee?
Over the past 12 months, Tinonee grew +2.6% vs 0% in Hillville, a gap of 2.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Hillville or Tinonee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hillville scores 914 vs 905 in Tinonee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hillville or Tinonee?
Tinonee scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hillville or Tinonee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.86% in Tinonee vs 2.40% in Hillville. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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