Hinton, NSW 2321 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hinton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2321, home to 471 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Port Stephens local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 141 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 471
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $2,131 /week
- Median personal income
- $975 /week
- Median family income
- $2,368 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Port Stephens
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hunter Valley exc Newcastle
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Paterson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,620
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Hinton Public School
- Morpeth Public School
- Largs Public School
- Mount Kanwary Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 bus stops
- Hinton Public School, Paterson St
- Paterson St Opp Hinton Public School (Hail And Ride)
- High St After Hinton Rd
- Hinton Rd Opp Hinton School Of Arts (Hail And Ride)
- Hinton School Of Arts, Hinton Rd (Hail And Ride)
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 20.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 222 resolvable premises in Hinton. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 904 across postcode 2321 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 346 violent offences, 116 theft, 111 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinton?
Hinton (NSW 2321) had 471 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Port Stephens local government area.
What is the median rent in Hinton?
The median advertised rent in Hinton is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hinton?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Hinton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hinton Public School (0.3 km), Morpeth Public School (1.9 km), Largs Public School (4.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hinton?
Hinton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hinton?
Across postcode 2321, 904 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (346), theft (116), property damage (111). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hinton?
In Hinton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (20.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hinton?
8 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hinton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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