Hinton vs Raworth
Hinton (median $750,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Raworth ($947,500). Over the past year, Raworth (+21.9%) ran 16.3 percentage points ahead of Hinton (+5.6%) on house-price growth.
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Hinton and Raworth side by side
| Measure | Hinton | Raworth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $947,500 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $308,880 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.6% | +21.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 471 | 2,094 |
| Median age | 44 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 919 mm | 851 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raworth (1005) sits above Hinton (980). Hinton skews owner-occupied (88%), Raworth runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
- For buyers
- Hinton is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hinton delivers the better gross yield (4.51% vs 3.57%), but Raworth has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Raworth edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 980).
Hinton vs Raworth: common questions
Is Hinton or Raworth cheaper to buy in?
Hinton has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 21% below Raworth ($947,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hinton or Raworth?
Over the past 12 months, Raworth grew +21.9% vs +5.6% in Hinton, a gap of 16.3 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 Hinton or Raworth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raworth scores 1005 vs 980 in Hinton. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Hinton or Raworth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.51% in Hinton vs 3.57% in Raworth. 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.
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