Pelham vs Hamilton
Hamilton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pelham (902) sits above Hamilton (891).
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Pelham and Hamilton side by side
| Measure | Pelham | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $230/wk | $230/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 891 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 536 mm | 420 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.6°C | 24.0°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
- Pelham edges out on average school ICSEA (902 vs 891).
Pelham vs Hamilton: common questions
Does Pelham or Hamilton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pelham scores 902 vs 891 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, Pelham or Hamilton?
Hamilton scores 4/100 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.
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