Hamilton South at a glance
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
4,057
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Hamilton South.
The postcode for Hamilton South is 2303 (NSW).
Hamilton South (2303) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
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.
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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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
4,057
Median age
44
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
4,057
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
780
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.
26
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hamilton South.
Local schools for Hamilton South
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Government School Catchment
Hamilton South Public School
Newcastle High School
Hamilton Public School
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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 South.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2303, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $162.
- 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, Hamilton Dc, Newcastle West, Hamilton, Wickham.
- 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 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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