Hamilton North vs Georgetown
Hamilton North (median $1,005,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Georgetown ($1,078,000). Over the past year, Georgetown (+7.8%) ran 3.0 percentage points ahead of Hamilton North (+4.8%) on house-price growth.
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Hamilton North and Georgetown side by side
| Measure | Hamilton North | Georgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,005,000 | $1,078,000 |
| Median unit | $310,320 | $300,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.8% | +7.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $710/wk | $720/wk |
| Unit rent | $630/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1016 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 934 | 2,072 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1078 mm | 1078 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.1°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
Georgetown scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton North (1039) sits above Georgetown (1016).
- For buyers
- Hamilton North is the lower entry point at $1,005,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Hamilton North delivers the better gross yield (3.67% vs 3.47%), but Georgetown has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Hamilton North edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1016).
Hamilton North vs Georgetown: common questions
Is Hamilton North or Georgetown cheaper to buy in?
Hamilton North has the lower median house price at $1,005,000, roughly 7% below Georgetown ($1,078,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hamilton North or Georgetown?
Over the past 12 months, Georgetown grew +7.8% vs +4.8% in Hamilton North, a gap of 3.0 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 Hamilton North or Georgetown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton North scores 1039 vs 1016 in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown?
Georgetown scores 100/100 on walkability vs 66/100. 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 Georgetown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.67% in Hamilton North vs 3.47% in Georgetown. 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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