NSW · 2321

Hinton

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Hinton, NSW 2321.

Hinton, NSW 2321

About Hinton

Welcome to Hinton

Hinton is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Primarily rural, the largest population centre is the township of Hinton, which is situated on the Paterson River, near to the confluence of the Hunter and Paterson rivers. In 1835 the post office requested a name for the town and the surveyor general suggested Hinton prior to this it was known as the second arm of the Hunter river. The first European settlers were 12 ex convicts in 1818.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Hinton, NSW 2321.

Population

471

residents (2021)

Median age

44

years

Household income

$2,131

median, per week

Median rent

$350

per week

Median mortgage

$1,620

per month

Mortgage / income

18%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Hinton

Government school catchment

Hinton Public School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Hinton

$1.95m

34 Market Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 3 car

Sold ~July 2026

$840k

14 Paterson Street

house4 bd

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Properties & amenities in Hinton

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Price map around Hinton

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Common questions

Hinton suburb FAQ

Is Hinton a good place to live?

Hinton is a suburb of the Port Stephens local government area in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Hinton is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 471 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Hinton?

Hinton has a population of 471 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 44.

What schools are in Hinton?

There is 1 school in or near Hinton, including Hinton Public School.

What suburbs are near Hinton?

Suburbs near Hinton include Morpeth, Wallalong, Raworth, Duckenfield and Nelsons Plains.