Hinton vs Raworth.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $750,000 and $947,500. Raworth edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
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.
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 (2.96% vs 2.34%), 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).
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 2.96% in Hinton vs 2.34% 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.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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