Hinton vs Wallalong
Hinton (median $750,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Wallalong ($1,110,000). Over the past year, Hinton (+5.6%) ran 22.5 percentage points ahead of Wallalong (-16.9%) on house-price growth.
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Hinton and Wallalong side by side
| Measure | Hinton | Wallalong |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $1,110,000 |
| Median unit | $308,880 | $293,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.6% | -16.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 980 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 471 | 1,049 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 919 mm | 919 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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 Wallalong (984) sits above Hinton (980).
- For buyers
- Hinton is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hinton carries both higher gross yield (4.51% vs 3.00%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Wallalong edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 980).
Hinton vs Wallalong: common questions
Is Hinton or Wallalong cheaper to buy in?
Hinton has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 32% below Wallalong ($1,110,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hinton or Wallalong?
Over the past 12 months, Hinton grew +5.6% vs -16.9% in Wallalong, a gap of 22.5 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 Wallalong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallalong scores 984 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 Wallalong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.51% in Hinton vs 3.00% in Wallalong. 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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