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Hinton NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hinton, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hinton NSW is 471 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hinton is $975 per week ($50,700 per year). Median rent in Hinton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Hinton has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Hinton has a population density of 47.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (40% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hinton is $1,620.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hinton in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Hinton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hinton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$975/wk

$50,700 per year

#1383 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,620/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hinton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (230) Female 51.5% (244)

Population Density

47.3

people per km²

471 people · 10.0 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,368

Family income/wk

Hinton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hinton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.0% 69 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.0% 81 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hinton Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hinton Religion

Catholic

39.7%

Anglican

23.7%

No Religion

22.0%

Not stated

4.1%

Uniting Church

3.2%

Christian (other)

2.6%

Baptist

2.6%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hinton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hinton Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hinton Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 133 people

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Employed part-time

27.2% 99 people

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Unemployed

1.6% 6 people

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Not in labour force

34.6% 126 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hinton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

46.6%

Bachelor Degree

20.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.5%

Certificate I/II

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hinton Occupation

Professionals

22.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.3%

Community & Personal Service

16.0%

Managers

13.8%

Clerical & Administrative

11.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.2%

Labourers

5.5%

Sales Workers

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hinton Field of Study

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Health

12.6%

Architecture & Building

10.9%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Education

8.0%

Agriculture & Environment

5.2%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Information Technology

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hinton Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hinton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

2.6%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

14.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.8%

$4,000+/wk

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hinton Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 216

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Separated

2.3% 9

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Divorced

7.2% 28

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Widowed

2.6% 10

👤

Never married

32.6% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hinton Ancestry

English

32.7%

Australian

28.5%

Irish

13.0%

Scottish

9.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.5%

German

4.2%

Dutch

2.3%

Other

2.1%

Polish

1.2%

Greek

0.6%

Russian

0.6%

Croatian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hinton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.9%

Secondary — Catholic

22.1%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Secondary — Government

10.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

10.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Pre-school

5.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hinton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.4% 41

✅

No need for assistance

95.6% 884

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hinton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.8% 71

—

Not a volunteer

81.2% 307

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hinton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

8.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

24.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

6.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hinton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

19.8%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Truck

2.1%

Walked only

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hinton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

18.1%

2 vehicles

48.8%

3 vehicles

15.1%

4+ vehicles

16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hinton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.6%

3 bedrooms

40.7%

4 bedrooms

42.6%

5 bedrooms

9.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hinton Population Mobility

8.2%

moved in the last year

29.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hinton Indigenous Population

5.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

865

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hinton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Stroke

Dementia

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hinton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$1-$149/wk

6.0%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.9%

$400-$499/wk

3.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.3%

$3,500+/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hinton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.5%

Couple — no children

31.9%

Couple — no children under 15

23.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.5%

One parent — no children under 15

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hinton Military Service

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Previously served

3.4% 13

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Never served

96.6% 372

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hinton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 53

—

Did not provide

85.9% 324

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hinton Children Ever Born

No children

32.4%

1 child

7.0%

2 children

33.5%

3 children

23.8%

5+ children

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hinton When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hinton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

15.8%

30+ hours

13.0%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hinton Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

37.8%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

16.3%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hinton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

426

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hinton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.4%

Blended family — no other children

10.9%

Step family — no other children

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hinton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hinton Schools

schools nearby

government

1009

avg ICSEA score

total students

Hinton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 99 students

1009

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hinton Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,131/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hinton

Your weekly income

≈ $9,234/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,781/wk

Rent share 16.4%

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Hinton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chilcotts Grass

Pop: 237 Income: $838/wk Rent: $435/wk

Darkwood

Pop: 237 Income: $490/wk Rent: $300/wk

Mogendoura

Pop: 238 Income: $492/wk Rent: $200/wk

North Tumbulgum

Pop: 238 Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk

Ballimore

Pop: 240 Income: $830/wk Rent: $240/wk

Georgica

Pop: 240 Income: $578/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hinton

What is the population of Hinton NSW?

The population of Hinton NSW is 471 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 47.3 people per km².Hinton is ranked #5,121 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hinton?

The median personal income in Hinton NSW is $975 per week, or $50,700 per year.The median household income is $2,131 per week.Family income is $2,368 per week.Hinton is ranked #1,383 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hinton?

Median rent in Hinton NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hinton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hinton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hinton NSW is $1,620. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hinton?

The median age in Hinton NSW is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hinton a good suburb to live in?

Hinton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 471.The median income is $975/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11923. All dollar figures in AUD.