Hamilton East, NSW 2303
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2303
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Median house price
$2,050,000
Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Hamilton East at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $800
- Houses · units $560
- Population
- 997
- Median age 43
Prices: Median of 18 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Hamilton East
Houses change hands at $2,050,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (18 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 83% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $410,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303)
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What to know about Hamilton East
Hamilton East (2303) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $2,050,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M.
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.
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,078 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Hamilton East
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 60/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 72%
- Lone person
- 23%
- Owner occupied
- 80%
- Renter occupied
- 17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.03% (median rent $800/wk against a $2,050,000 price tag). Units yield 8.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.03%
- On the $2,050,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.48%
- On the $343,440 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
47 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,078 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Hamilton East
- What is the median house price in Hamilton East?
- The median house price in Hamilton East, NSW 2303 is $2,050,000 (median of 18 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440.
- How much is my house worth in Hamilton East?
- A useful starting point is the Hamilton East median house price of $2,050,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Hamilton East a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Hamilton East is 2.0%: the median weekly house rent is $800 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303), June 2026) against the median house price of $2,050,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). No 12-month price change is published for Hamilton East: the NSW Valuer General figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Hamilton East is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2303.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $560.
- 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 South, Hamilton, Maryville.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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