Hamilton North vs Islington
The verdict
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.08M in Hamilton North. Islington rates higher for education (71 vs 63). On the separate residential safety score, Hamilton North rates higher (17 vs 5/100 in Islington).
Scores
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 84 |
| Transport | 73 | 80 |
| Education | 63 | 71 |
| Liveability | 100 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 934 | 2,026 |
| Median age | 36 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,934 | $1,828 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.9% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.1 |
Growth: Hamilton North Moderate Growth · Islington High Growth
Property
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $951K |
| Median unit price | $813K | $814K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $712 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 25 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 17 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 535 | 1,086 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 964 | 494 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 535 | 592 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,994 | 14,808 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton North · Islington
Transport
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 80 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 10 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.0 km | 560 m |
Liveability
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 7 |
| Parks | 2 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 3.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 117.5 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.1 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.4 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton North | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 934 | 2,026 |
| Estimated 2025 | 965 | 2,287 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,141 | 2,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton North or Islington?
Hamilton North has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton North 17/100 vs Islington 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton North or Islington?
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Hamilton North or Islington?
Islington has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamilton North 1032 vs Islington 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hamilton North or Islington?
Islington has the higher transport score (Hamilton North 73/100 vs Islington 80/100).
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