Hamilton South, NSW 2303
Newcastle City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2303
Updated
Median house price
$1,735,000
-0.7% over the past year.
Median of 53 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Hamilton South at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Weekly rent
- $800
- Houses · units $560
- Population
- 4,057
- Median age 44
Prices: Median of 53 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Hamilton South
Houses change hands at $1,735,000 on a typical sale, well above the NSW median (53 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $343,440, roughly 80% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-0.7%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -0.7%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $347,000. Prices sit well above the NSW median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303)
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What to know about Hamilton South
Hamilton South (2303) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW. The median house here is $1,735,000, well above the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -0.7% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Hamilton South has roughly 4,057 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Hamilton South scores 26/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,190 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 26/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Hamilton South's population at 4,057, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (37%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 37%
- Owner occupied
- 54%
- Renter occupied
- 43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.40% (median rent $800/wk against a $1,735,000 price tag). Units yield 8.48% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 2.40%
- On the $1,735,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.48%
- On the $343,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -0.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
513 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,190 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Hamilton South
- What is the median house price in Hamilton South?
- The median house price in Hamilton South, NSW 2303 is $1,735,000 (median of 53 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -0.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Hamilton South?
- A useful starting point is the Hamilton South median house price of $1,735,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Hamilton South a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Hamilton South is 2.4%: the median weekly house rent is $800 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2303), June 2026) against the median house price of $1,735,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 0.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Hamilton South is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Hamilton South postcode?
- Hamilton South is in the 2303 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Hamilton South?
- Hamilton South is a suburb in the Newcastle City Council area, NSW 2303.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $800, for units it's $560.
- What schools are in Hamilton South?
- There are 20 schools serving Hamilton South on this page, including Hamilton South Public School, St Francis Xavier's College, Newcastle High School.
- How walkable is Hamilton South?
- Hamilton South has a Walk Score of 26 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton South?
- Hamilton South is close to Hamilton East, Newcastle West, Hamilton, Wickham, The Junction.
- What is the population of Hamilton South?
- The population of Hamilton South is approximately 4,057 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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