Southern Grampians Shire Council
Hamilton
Hamilton at a glance
Median house
$389,000
Median unit
$270,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
10.5k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Hamilton.
Hamilton (3300) sits in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria. The median house here is $389,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hamilton has roughly 10,479 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hamilton scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hamilton's population at 10,479, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,479
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $389,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $270,000, roughly 31% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Hamilton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$389,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$389,000
$270,000
10,479
Median age: 45
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.95% (median rent $370/wk against a $389,000 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.95%
Based on $389,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.16%
Based on $270,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
805
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hamilton.
Local schools for Hamilton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School
Baimbridge College
George Street Primary School - Hamilton
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hamilton.
- What is the median house price in Hamilton?
- The median house price in Hamilton, VIC 3300 is $389,000. The median unit price is $270,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hamilton postcode?
- Hamilton is in the 3300 postcode, in VIC, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hamilton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Hamilton?
- There are 10 schools serving Hamilton on this page, including Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School, The Hamilton and Alexandra College, Baimbridge College.
- How walkable is Hamilton?
- Hamilton has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hamilton?
- Hamilton is close to Yulecart, Strathkellar, Tarrington, Bochara, Yatchaw.
- What is the population of Hamilton?
- Hamilton has approximately 10,479 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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