Hinchinbrook vs Miller
The verdict
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.14M in Hinchinbrook. Hinchinbrook rates higher for education (48 vs 34). Miller rates higher for transport (60 vs 45). Miller is closer to the coast (24.9 km vs 26.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hinchinbrook rates higher (97 vs 5/100 in Miller).
Scores
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 56 |
| Transport | 45 | 60 |
| Education | 48 | 34 |
| Liveability | 77 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,521 | 3,374 |
| Median age | 35 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,909 | $825 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.8% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 47.7% | 54.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Hinchinbrook Stable · Miller Moderate Growth
Property
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $980K |
| Median unit price | $900K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 6.1% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 40 | 17 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 97 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 78 | 771 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 78 | 474 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 365 | 2,460 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,361 | 20,036 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 920 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hinchinbrook · Miller
Transport
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 45 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 46 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 86 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.7 km | 4.4 km |
Liveability
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 26.3 km | 24.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 32.1 km | 30.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hinchinbrook | Miller | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,521 | 3,374 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,509 | 3,429 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,844 | 4,005 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.03% | 0.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hinchinbrook or Miller?
Hinchinbrook has the higher residential safety score (Hinchinbrook 97/100 vs Miller 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hinchinbrook or Miller?
Miller is more affordable, with a median house price of $980K versus $1.14M.
Which has better schools, Hinchinbrook or Miller?
Hinchinbrook has a higher average school ICSEA (Hinchinbrook 968 vs Miller 920; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hinchinbrook or Miller?
Miller has the higher transport score (Hinchinbrook 45/100 vs Miller 60/100).
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