Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hamilton North vs Hamilton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hamilton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Hamilton scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton (1060) sits above Hamilton North (1039). Hamilton North skews owner-occupied (66%), Hamilton runs more rental-dense (53% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Hamilton edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1039).

Common questionsHamilton North vs Hamilton

Common questions

Does Hamilton North or Hamilton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton scores 1060 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 Hamilton?

Hamilton scores 96/100 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hamilton North
Metric
Hamilton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$420/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
66.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
32.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

66
Walk score
96
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
934
Population
4,614
36
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1039
Avg ICSEA
1060

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).