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Hamilton East vs Hamilton South

The verdict

Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $1.89M in Hamilton East. Hamilton East rates higher for education (76 vs 66). On the separate residential safety score, Hamilton East rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Hamilton South).

Scores

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Hamilton EastHamilton South
Overall8681
Transport8076
Education7666
Liveability100100

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Population9974,057
Median age4344
Median household income (wk)$2,297$1,426
Bachelor degree or higher58.3%45.4%
Born in Australia85.0%76.7%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Hamilton East Moderate Growth · Hamilton South Moderate Growth

Property

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Median house price$1.89M$1.77M
Median unit price$671K$1.11M
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$780$780
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)3239

Median price history

Safety

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Residential safety score195
Break & enter dwelling /100k4011,799
Motor vehicle theft /100k502518
Domestic assault /100k201961
Total incidents /100k (all)9,93019,226

Total incidents over time

Schools

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Total schools10
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,074Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton East · Hamilton South

Transport

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Transport score8076
Train stations00
Bus stops824
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)570 m1.5 km

Liveability

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks03
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available1
Medical GPs10
Distance to coast (km)2.0 km1.9 km
Distance to CBD (km)116.8 km115.9 km
Nearest beach (km)2.0 km1.9 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.6 km4.7 km

Population & growth

Hamilton EastHamilton South
Population (2021)9974,057
Estimated 20251,0304,191
Projected 20411,2184,956
Annual growth rate0.82%0.82%

Common questions

Which is safer, Hamilton East or Hamilton South?

Hamilton East has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton East 19/100 vs Hamilton South 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Hamilton East or Hamilton South?

Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $1.89M.

Which has better public transport, Hamilton East or Hamilton South?

Hamilton East has the higher transport score (Hamilton East 80/100 vs Hamilton South 76/100).

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Data sources

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