Broadmeadow vs Hamilton
The verdict
Hamilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.20M in Broadmeadow. Hamilton rates higher for education (68 vs 63).
Scores
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 87 |
| Transport | 92 | 92 |
| Education | 63 | 68 |
| Liveability | 99 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,688 | 4,614 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,653 | $1,689 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.0% | 48.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 78.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Broadmeadow Moderate Growth · Hamilton Moderate Growth
Property
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.20M | $1.08M |
| Median unit price | $763K | $756K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $712 | $780 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 43 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,303 | 824 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 1,066 | 607 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 770 | 759 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 39,929 | 25,228 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,071 | 1,101 |
See the full school list on each profile: Broadmeadow · Hamilton
Transport
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 92 |
| Train stations | 2 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 28 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 230 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 19 |
| Parks | 2 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.2 km | 116.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.5 km | 3.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Broadmeadow | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,688 | 4,614 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,744 | 4,766 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,062 | 5,637 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Broadmeadow and Hamilton have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Hamilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.08M versus $1.20M.
Which has better schools, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Hamilton has a higher average school ICSEA (Broadmeadow 1071 vs Hamilton 1101; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Broadmeadow or Hamilton?
Broadmeadow and Hamilton have similar transport scores.
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