Side by sideSuburb comparison

Broadmeadow vs Hamilton South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,245,000 and $1,735,000. Broadmeadow edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Broadmeadow (median $1,245,000) is roughly 28% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton South ($1,735,000). Over the past year, Broadmeadow (0%) ran 0.7 percentage points ahead of Hamilton South (-0.7%) on house-price growth.

Broadmeadow scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton South (1082) sits above Broadmeadow (1056).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Broadmeadow is the lower entry point at $1,245,000 median, 28% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.

For investors

Broadmeadow carries both higher gross yield (2.97% vs 2.40%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.

For families

Hamilton South edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1056).

Common questionsBroadmeadow vs Hamilton South

Common questions

Is Broadmeadow or Hamilton South cheaper to buy in?

Broadmeadow has the lower median house price at $1,245,000, roughly 28% below Hamilton South ($1,735,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Which has stronger property growth, Broadmeadow or Hamilton South?

Over the past 12 months, Broadmeadow grew 0% vs -0.7% in Hamilton South, a gap of 0.7 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.

Does Broadmeadow or Hamilton South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton South scores 1082 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 South?

Broadmeadow scores 46/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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 South?

Gross rental yield on houses is 2.97% in Broadmeadow vs 2.40% in Hamilton South. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Broadmeadow
Metric
Hamilton South

Price & Market

$1,245,000
Median house
$1,735,000
$310,320
Median unit
$343,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
-0.7%
Days on market

Rental

$710/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$800/wk
$630/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$560/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
54.0%
44.0%
Renter occupied
43.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

46
Walk score
26
50
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
1,688
Population
4,057
34
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1056
Avg ICSEA
1082

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).