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Hamilton South
Hamilton South at a glance
Median house
$1,687,500
-1.7% year on year
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
26
Car dependent
Population
4,057
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Hamilton South.
Hamilton South is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,687,500
-1.7% 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)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$1,687,500
-1.7% annual growth
$343,440
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
4,057
Median age: 44
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Investment overview.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.11%
Based on $1,687,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.45%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-1.7%
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 202654%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 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 -1.7%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
-8%
2026
$1.7M
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
4,057
Median age
44
Family households
58%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hamilton South Public School
Newcastle High School
Hamilton 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 South.
- What is the median house price in Hamilton South?
- The median house price in Hamilton South, NSW 2303 is $1,687,500. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is -1.7%.
- What is the Hamilton South postcode?
- Hamilton South is in the 2303 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Hamilton South has approximately 4,057 residents. 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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