Middleton Grange vs Hinchinbrook.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,150,000 and $1,158,375.
Middleton Grange (median $1,150,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Hinchinbrook ($1,158,375). Over the past year, Hinchinbrook (+12.7%) ran 8.2 percentage points ahead of Middleton Grange (+4.5%) on house-price growth.
Hinchinbrook scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Middleton Grange (1001) sits above Hinchinbrook (960).
For buyers
Middleton Grange is the lower entry point at $1,150,000 median, 1% 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: Middleton Grange delivers the better gross yield (3.69% vs 2.92%), but Hinchinbrook 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
Middleton Grange edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 960).
Common questions
Is Middleton Grange or Hinchinbrook cheaper to buy in?
Middleton Grange has the lower median house price at $1,150,000, roughly 1% below Hinchinbrook ($1,158,375). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Middleton Grange or Hinchinbrook?
Over the past 12 months, Hinchinbrook grew +12.7% vs +4.5% in Middleton Grange, a gap of 8.2 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 Middleton Grange or Hinchinbrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Middleton Grange scores 1001 vs 960 in Hinchinbrook. 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, Middleton Grange or Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, Middleton Grange or Hinchinbrook?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.69% in Middleton Grange vs 2.92% in Hinchinbrook. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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