Green Valley vs Hinchinbrook
The verdict
Hinchinbrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.20M in Green Valley. Green Valley has a shorter estimated CBD commute (89 vs 90 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hinchinbrook rates higher (97 vs 82/100 in Green Valley).
Scores
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 57 |
| Transport | 46 | 45 |
| Education | 49 | 48 |
| Liveability | 75 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,919 | 11,521 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,775 | $1,909 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.8% | 31.8% |
| Born in Australia | 44.8% | 47.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Growth: Green Valley Stable · Hinchinbrook Stable
Property
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.14M |
| Median unit price | $868K | $900K |
| House price YoY | -6.6% | 6.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 54 | 40 |
Median price history
Safety
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 97 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 132 | 78 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 77 | 78 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 395 | 365 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,771 | 2,361 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 2 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 968 |
See the full school list on each profile: Green Valley · Hinchinbrook
Transport
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 90 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.6 km | 26.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 31.5 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 6.2 km |
Population & growth
| Green Valley | Hinchinbrook | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 12,919 | 11,521 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,777 | 11,509 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,152 | 11,844 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | -0.03% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Green Valley or Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook has the higher residential safety score (Green Valley 82/100 vs Hinchinbrook 97/100).
Which is more affordable, Green Valley or Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.14M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Green Valley or Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Green Valley 946 vs Hinchinbrook 968; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Green Valley or Hinchinbrook?
Green Valley has the higher transport score (Green Valley 46/100 vs Hinchinbrook 45/100).
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