Hinton vs Wallalong
The verdict
Hinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $1.48M in Wallalong. Hinton is closer to the coast (22.0 km vs 25.3 km).
Scores
HintonWallalong
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 30 |
| Transport | 21 | 20 |
| Education | 42 | 45 |
| Liveability | 29 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 471 | 1,049 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,131 | $2,547 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 92.1% | 92.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Hinton Moderate Growth · Wallalong Moderate Growth
Property
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $863K | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 61.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $620 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 64 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 99 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 425 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 286 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,548 | 1,525 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hinton · Wallalong
Transport
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 21 | 20 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.6 km | 7.1 km |
Liveability
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.0 km | 25.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 134.9 km | 137.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.1 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Hinton | Wallalong | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 471 | 1,049 |
| Estimated 2025 | 488 | 1,088 |
| Projected 2041 | 563 | 1,254 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 0.92% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hinton or Wallalong?
Hinton is more affordable, with a median house price of $863K versus $1.48M.
Which has better public transport, Hinton or Wallalong?
Hinton has the higher transport score (Hinton 21/100 vs Wallalong 20/100).
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