Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) vs Wingen
The verdict
Wingen is more affordable, with a median house price of $560K versus $1.73M in Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire).
Scores
Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire)Wingen
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 10 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 18 | 21 |
| Liveability | 7 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 42 | 277 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,249 | $1,571 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) Stable · Wingen Stable
Property
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.73M | $560K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $495 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 28 |
Median price history
Safety
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 1,083 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | Data not available | 3,971 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) · Wingen
Transport
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 15.3 km | 16.6 km |
Liveability
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 130.1 km | 129.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 228.1 km | 220.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 15.6 km | 16.6 km |
Population & growth
| Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) | Wingen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 42 | 277 |
| Estimated 2025 | 43 | 285 |
| Projected 2041 | 44 | 293 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.71% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) or Wingen?
Wingen is more affordable, with a median house price of $560K versus $1.73M.
Which has better public transport, Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) or Wingen?
Sandy Creek (Upper Hunter Shire) and Wingen have similar transport scores.
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