Islington vs Hamilton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,042,500 and $1,075,000.
Islington (median $1,042,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hamilton ($1,075,000). Over the past year, Islington (+10.9%) ran 8.5 percentage points ahead of Hamilton (+2.4%) on house-price growth.
Hamilton scores higher on walkability (78/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hamilton (1060) sits above Islington (1021).
For buyers
Islington is the lower entry point at $1,042,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Islington has run faster on 12-month capital growth, favouring growth-led investors.
For families
Hamilton edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1021).
Common questions
Is Islington or Hamilton cheaper to buy in?
Islington has the lower median house price at $1,042,500, roughly 3% below Hamilton ($1,075,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Islington or Hamilton?
Over the past 12 months, Islington grew +10.9% vs +2.4% in Hamilton, a gap of 8.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Islington or Hamilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hamilton scores 1060 vs 1021 in Islington. 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, Islington or Hamilton?
Hamilton scores 96/100 on walkability vs 78/100. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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