Hamilton vs Hamilton South
The verdict
Hamilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.63M in Hamilton South. Hamilton rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). Hamilton South is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 3.0 km).
Scores
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 81 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 68 | 66 |
| Liveability | 99 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,614 | 4,057 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,689 | $1,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 45.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 76.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hamilton Moderate Growth · Hamilton South Moderate Growth
Property
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.12M | $1.63M |
| Median unit price | $748K | $1.04M |
| House price YoY | -3.3% | -23.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $785 | $785 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 824 | 1,799 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 607 | 518 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 961 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 20,004 | 16,884 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,106 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton · Hamilton South
Transport
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 24 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 201 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.9 km | 115.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 4.7 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton | Hamilton South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,614 | 4,057 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,766 | 4,191 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,637 | 4,956 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton or Hamilton South?
Hamilton and Hamilton South have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton or Hamilton South?
Hamilton is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.12M versus $1.63M.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton or Hamilton South?
Hamilton has the higher transport score (Hamilton 92/100 vs Hamilton South 76/100).
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