Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hamilton South vs Hamilton.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk.

Hamilton scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton South (1082) sits above Hamilton (1060).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Hamilton South edges out on average school ICSEA (1082 vs 1060).

Common questionsHamilton South vs Hamilton

Common questions

Does Hamilton South or Hamilton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton South scores 1082 vs 1060 in Hamilton. 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 South or Hamilton?

Hamilton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 26/100. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hamilton South
Metric
Hamilton

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$162/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
43.0%
Renter occupied
45.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

26
Walk score
96
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
4,057
Population
4,614
44
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1082
Avg ICSEA
1060

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).