Hinton NSW

Postcode 2321 · Port Stephens LGA

Hinton is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Port Stephens local government area (postcode 2321). With a population of 471, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $111K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Hinton is $1.1 million, having surged 53.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $650. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,620.

Hinton is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1009, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Stephens LGA is below average at 3,106 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hinton offers a gross rental yield of 2.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +53.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability10.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+53.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education5/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
53.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
471
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$2,131
Personal Income /wk$975
Mortgage /mth$1,620
CRIME (Port Stephens LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,106
Total Incidents2,451
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1009
Total Students99
Government1
Hinton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1009
Data: 2026