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Hamilton
Hamilton at a glance
Median house
$947,500
-0.5% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
41
Average to sell
Walk score
96
Walker's paradise
Population
4,614
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Hamilton.
Hamilton is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$947,500
-0.5% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$947,500
-0.5% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
41
Average days to sell
4,614
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.98%
Based on $947,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.36%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-0.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202641 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -0.5%/yr
2021
$972K
5-year change
-2%
2026
$948K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
4,614
Median age
39
Family households
54%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,164
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.
96
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hamilton.
Local schools for Hamilton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hamilton Public School
Hamilton North Public School
Islington Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Hamilton?
- The median house price in Hamilton, NSW 2303 is $947,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -0.5%.
- What is the Hamilton postcode?
- Hamilton is in the 2303 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Hamilton?
- There are 20 schools serving Hamilton on this page, including Hamilton Public School, St Francis Xavier's College, St Laurence Flexible Learning Centre.
- How walkable is Hamilton?
- Hamilton has a Walk Score of 96 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton?
- Hamilton is close to Hamilton Dc, Hamilton East, Hamilton South, Broadmeadow, Islington.
- What is the population of Hamilton?
- Hamilton has approximately 4,614 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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