Hamilton vs Islington
Islington (median $1,042,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton ($1,075,000). Over the past year, Islington (+10.9%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Hamilton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
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Hamilton and Islington side by side
| Measure | Hamilton | Islington |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,075,000 | $1,042,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.4% | +10.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | $725/wk |
| Unit rent | $560/wk | $615/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 47.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 96 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,614 | 2,026 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| 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
Hamilton scores higher on walkability (96/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton (1060) sits above Islington (1021).
- For buyers
- Islington is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 3% 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 delivers the better gross yield (3.87% vs 3.62%), but Islington 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 edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1021).
Hamilton vs Islington: common questions
Is Hamilton or Islington cheaper to buy in?
Islington has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 3% below Hamilton ($1,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hamilton or Islington?
Over the past 12 months, Islington grew +10.9% vs +2.4% in Hamilton, a gap of 8.5 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 or Islington have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton scores 1060 vs 1021 in Islington. 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 or Islington?
Hamilton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 78/100. 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 or Islington?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.87% in Hamilton vs 3.62% in Islington. 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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