Hamilton East at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
997
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Hamilton East.
The postcode for Hamilton East is 2303 (NSW).
Hamilton East (2303) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Hamilton East has roughly 997 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hamilton East scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hamilton East's population at 997, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
997
Median age
43
Family households
72%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
997
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
99
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
60
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hamilton East.
Local schools for Hamilton East
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Government School Catchment
Newcastle High School
Hamilton South Public School
Hamilton Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hamilton East.
- What is the Hamilton East postcode?
- Hamilton East is in the 2303 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Hamilton East?
- Hamilton East is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2303, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Hamilton East?
- There are 20 schools serving Hamilton East on this page, including St Francis Xavier's College, Newcastle High School, Hamilton South Public School.
- How walkable is Hamilton East?
- Hamilton East has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 60, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton East?
- Hamilton East is close to Wickham, Newcastle West, Hamilton Dc, Hamilton South, Hamilton.
- What is the population of Hamilton East?
- The population of Hamilton East is approximately 997 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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