Overall score
Hinton
47.3/100
Nelsons Plains
45.8/100
Hinton vs Nelsons Plains, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hinton for families and investment; Nelsons Plains for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HintonNelsons Plains
Crime rate
Hinton
46.2 / 1k
Nelsons Plains
107.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hinton
7
Nelsons Plains
3
Population
Hinton
471
Nelsons Plains
326
Metric leadHinton 7Nelsons Plains 22 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHinton
- Best for investmentHinton
- Best for best valueHinton
- Best for best schoolsNelsons Plains
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hinton | Nelsons Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.3/100 | 45.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 65.0/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 107.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 12 | 4 |
| Walkability | 18.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 3 |
| Planning activity | 6 | 4 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Population | 471 | 326 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hinton is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Nelsons Plains is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds.
Hinton tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Nelsons Plains stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Hinton, while Nelsons Plains remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.