Hamilton vs Islington
The verdict
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.08M in Hamilton. Hamilton rates higher for transport (92 vs 80).
Scores
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 84 |
| Transport | 92 | 80 |
| Education | 68 | 71 |
| Liveability | 99 | 99 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,614 | 2,026 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,689 | $1,828 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.9% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 78.2% | 83.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Hamilton Moderate Growth · Islington High Growth
Property
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.08M | $951K |
| Median unit price | $756K | $814K |
| House price YoY | -17.3% | 11.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 824 | 1,086 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 607 | 494 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 759 | 592 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 25,228 | 14,808 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,101 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton · Islington
Transport
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 80 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 18 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 560 m | 560 m |
Liveability
| Hamilton | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 19 | 7 |
| Parks | 4 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.0 km | 3.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 116.9 km | 117.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.0 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.5 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton | Islington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,614 | 2,026 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,766 | 2,287 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,637 | 2,909 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 3.08% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton or Islington?
Hamilton and Islington have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton or Islington?
Islington is more affordable, with a median house price of $951K versus $1.08M.
Which has better schools, Hamilton or Islington?
Hamilton has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamilton 1101 vs Islington 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hamilton or Islington?
Hamilton has the higher transport score (Hamilton 92/100 vs Islington 80/100).
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