Hamilton North vs Broadmeadow
Hamilton North (median $1,005,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Broadmeadow ($1,245,000).
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Hamilton North and Broadmeadow side by side
| Measure | Hamilton North | Broadmeadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,005,000 | $1,245,000 |
| Median unit | $310,320 | $310,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $710/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 934 | 1,688 |
| Median age | 36 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1190 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 27.5°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 North scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Broadmeadow (1056) sits above Hamilton North (1039). Hamilton North skews owner-occupied (66%), Broadmeadow runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Hamilton North is the lower entry point at $1,005,000 median, 19% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hamilton North offers the higher gross rental yield (3.67% vs 2.97%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Broadmeadow edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1039).
Hamilton North vs Broadmeadow: common questions
Is Hamilton North or Broadmeadow cheaper to buy in?
Hamilton North has the lower median house price at $1,005,000, roughly 19% below Broadmeadow ($1,245,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hamilton North or Broadmeadow have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Broadmeadow scores 1056 vs 1039 in Hamilton North. 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, Hamilton North or Broadmeadow?
Hamilton North scores 66/100 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, Hamilton North or Broadmeadow?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Hamilton North 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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