Hamilton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
82
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hamilton.
The postcode for Hamilton is 5373 (SA).
Hamilton (5373) sits in the Light region of South Australia.
Hamilton has roughly 82 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hamilton scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hamilton's population at 82, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
82
Median age
51
Family households
71%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
82
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hamilton.
Local schools for Hamilton
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Government School Catchment
Kapunda High School
Kapunda Primary School
Tarlee Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hamilton.
- What is the Hamilton postcode?
- Hamilton is in the 5373 postcode, in SA, in the Light Regional Council region.
- Where is Hamilton?
- Hamilton is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5373, in the Light Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Hamilton?
- There are 7 schools serving Hamilton on this page, including Kapunda High School, Kapunda Primary School, Tarlee Primary School.
- How walkable is Hamilton?
- Hamilton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton?
- Hamilton is close to Allendale North, Tarnma, Buchanan, Kapunda, Bagot Well.
- What is the population of Hamilton?
- The population of Hamilton is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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