Side by sideSuburb comparison

Newcastle West vs Hamilton Dc.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Newcastle West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newcastle West (1073) sits above Hamilton Dc (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

Newcastle West edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1060).

Common questionsNewcastle West vs Hamilton Dc

Common questions

Does Newcastle West or Hamilton Dc have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newcastle West scores 1073 vs 1060 in Hamilton Dc. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Newcastle West
Metric
Hamilton Dc

Price & Market

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

Rental

$720/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$360/wk
$460/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$306/wk
42.0%
Owner occupied
53.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
1,453
Population
9,710
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1073
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).