Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Hinton
34.2/100
Hinton for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brandy Hill
32.5/100
Hinton
34.2/100
Crime rate
Brandy Hill
105.5 / 1k
Hinton
46.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brandy Hill
0
Hinton
6
Population
Brandy Hill
713
Hinton
471
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brandy Hill | Hinton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 32.5/100 | 34.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.4/100 | 82.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 46.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 8 | 12 |
| Walkability | 12.0/100 | 18.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 6 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 4 |
| Population | 713 | 471 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 8/10 |
Brandy Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while Hinton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe.
Brandy Hill tends to lead on a larger local community and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Hinton stands out for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
On balance, value-focused buyers and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hinton, while Brandy Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.