Adamstown vs Hamilton
Adamstown and Hamilton have near-identical medians ($1,075,000 vs $1,075,000). Over the past year, Adamstown (+6.8%) ran 4.4 percentage points ahead of Hamilton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
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Adamstown and Hamilton side by side
| Measure | Adamstown | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,075,000 | $1,075,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +6.8% | +2.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $750/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $588/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,335 | 4,614 |
| Median age | 36 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1190 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 28.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Hamilton scores higher on walkability (90/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- The two suburbs land at similar price points ($1,075,000 vs $1,075,000), so the buying decision usually comes down to lifestyle fit rather than affordability.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hamilton delivers the better gross yield (3.87% vs 3.63%), but Adamstown has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Adamstown vs Hamilton: common questions
Which has stronger property growth, Adamstown or Hamilton?
Over the past 12 months, Adamstown grew +6.8% vs +2.4% in Hamilton, a gap of 4.4 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Adamstown or Hamilton?
Hamilton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 90/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Adamstown or Hamilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.87% in Hamilton vs 3.63% in Adamstown. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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