Hamilton vs Yatchaw

Hamilton scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yatchaw (1046) sits above Hamilton (990).

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Hamilton and Yatchaw side by side

MeasureHamiltonYatchaw
Price and market
Median house$389,000–
Median unit$270,000–
Renting
House rent$390/wk–
Unit rent$320/wk–
Owner occupied–64.0%
Renter occupied–27.0%
Schools
Schools nearby102
Average ICSEA9901046
Lifestyle and people
Walk score1000
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–35
Median age–30
Climate
Annual rainfall609 mm641 mm
Mean max, January26.5°C26.2°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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
Yatchaw edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 990).

Hamilton vs Yatchaw: common questions

Does Hamilton or Yatchaw have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yatchaw scores 1046 vs 990 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 or Yatchaw?

Hamilton scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.