Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) vs Mount Hutton
The verdict
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $886K in Mount Hutton. Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) rates higher for liveability (90 vs 79). On the separate residential safety score, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) rates higher (82 vs 56/100 in Mount Hutton).
Scores
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 62 |
| Transport | 55 | 56 |
| Education | 46 | 48 |
| Liveability | 90 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 641 | 3,712 |
| Median age | 40 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,970 | $1,519 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Born in Australia | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) Moderate Growth · Mount Hutton Moderate Growth
Property
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $870K | $886K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $730K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 14.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 39 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 56 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 468 | 242 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 312 | 566 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,744 | 7,004 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 940 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) · Mount Hutton
Transport
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 4.2 km |
Liveability
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.3 km | 108.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.3 km | 5.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.0 km | 5.5 km |
Population & growth
| Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | Mount Hutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 641 | 3,712 |
| Estimated 2025 | 663 | 3,767 |
| Projected 2041 | 747 | 4,622 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.37% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Mount Hutton?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has the higher residential safety score (Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 82/100 vs Mount Hutton 56/100).
Which is more affordable, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Mount Hutton?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $886K.
Which has better public transport, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) or Mount Hutton?
Mount Hutton has the higher transport score (Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 55/100 vs Mount Hutton 56/100).
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