Broadmeadow vs Hamilton
Hamilton (median $1,075,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Broadmeadow ($1,245,000).
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Broadmeadow and Hamilton side by side
| Measure | Broadmeadow | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,245,000 | $1,075,000 |
| Median unit | $310,320 | $343,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +2.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $560/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 44.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 96 |
| Transit score | 50 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,688 | 4,614 |
| Median age | 34 | 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 (46/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton (1060) sits above Broadmeadow (1056).
- For buyers
- Hamilton is the lower entry point at $1,075,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hamilton offers the higher gross rental yield (3.87% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hamilton edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Broadmeadow vs Hamilton: common questions
Is Broadmeadow or Hamilton cheaper to buy in?
Hamilton has the lower median house price at $1,075,000, roughly 14% below Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Broadmeadow or Hamilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton scores 1060 vs 1056 in Broadmeadow. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Hamilton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 46/100. 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, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.87% in Hamilton vs 2.97% in Broadmeadow. 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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