Hamilton North at a glance
Walk score
66
Somewhat walkable
Population
934
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Hamilton North.
The postcode for Hamilton North is 2292 (NSW).
Hamilton North (2292) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Hamilton North has roughly 934 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hamilton North scores 66/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hamilton North's population at 934, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 31% lone person).
Population
934
Median age
36
Family households
59%
Lone person
31%
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)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
934
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
84
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.
66
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Hamilton North.
Local schools for Hamilton North
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Government School Catchment
Hamilton North Public School
Islington 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 North.
- What is the Hamilton North postcode?
- Hamilton North is in the 2292 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Hamilton North?
- Hamilton North is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2292, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton North?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Hamilton North?
- There are 20 schools serving Hamilton North on this page, including Hamilton North Public School, St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre, Islington Public School.
- How walkable is Hamilton North?
- Hamilton North has a Walk Score of 66 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton North?
- Hamilton North is close to Georgetown, Islington, Broadmeadow, Hamilton, Hamilton Dc.
- What is the population of Hamilton North?
- The population of Hamilton North is approximately 934 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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