Hamilton East vs Wickham
The verdict
Wickham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $2.16M in Hamilton East. Hamilton East rates higher for education (76 vs 71). Wickham rates higher for transport (89 vs 80). On the separate residential safety score, Hamilton East rates higher (19 vs 5/100 in Wickham).
Scores
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 87 |
| Transport | 80 | 89 |
| Education | 76 | 71 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 997 | 1,637 |
| Median age | 43 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,297 | $1,902 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.3% | 50.7% |
| Born in Australia | 85.0% | 79.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.9 |
Growth: Hamilton East Moderate Growth · Wickham High Growth
Property
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.16M | $1.01M |
| Median unit price | $671K | $788K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $797 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | 46 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 19 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 401 | 1,161 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 502 | 1,405 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 201 | 672 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,127 | 18,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,096 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton East · Wickham
Transport
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 80 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 570 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.8 km | 117.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.0 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.6 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton East | Wickham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 997 | 1,637 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,030 | 1,848 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,218 | 2,351 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton East or Wickham?
Hamilton East has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton East 19/100 vs Wickham 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton East or Wickham?
Wickham is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.01M versus $2.16M.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton East or Wickham?
Wickham has the higher transport score (Hamilton East 80/100 vs Wickham 89/100).
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