Hinchinbrook
NSW 2168 · Liverpool
11,521 (2021) → 11,509 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Liverpool local government area (est. 246,738 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hinchinbrook is a stable suburb in Liverpool, NSW 2168, about 32km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.14M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 45/100, and is about 26km inland. Hinchinbrook has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 97/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2168 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Iraq (10.72%), Vietnam (5.36%), Fiji (4.96%), Philippines (2.42%), Lebanon (1.98%)
Top languages: Arabic (13.19%), Vietnamese (8.08%), Hindi (5.14%), Spanish (4%), Serbian (2.35%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Good Samaritan Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- Hinchinbrook Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 959
- Hoxton Park High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 940
Nearby (within 10km)
- Miller Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 880
- James Busby High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 902
- Good Shepherd Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1037
- Malek Fahd Islamic School Hoxton ParkCombined · Independent · 1.3km
- Middleton Grange Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1010
- Busby West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 895
- Miller High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 878
- Busby Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 892
- Green Valley Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 973
- Hoxton Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 985
- St Therese Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1003
- Minarah CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1014
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hinchinbrook
Is Hinchinbrook safe?
Hinchinbrook has a residential safety score of 97/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 2,361 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hinchinbrook?
In Hinchinbrook, the median house price is $1.14M and the median unit price is $900K. Median weekly house rent is $600.
How far is Hinchinbrook from Sydney CBD?
Hinchinbrook is about 32.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 90 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 968 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hinchinbrook?
Hinchinbrook has a transport score of 45/100 and 46 bus stops.