Hamilton South vs The Junction
The verdict
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.23M in The Junction. The Junction rates higher for education (74 vs 66). The Junction is closer to the coast (780 m vs 1.9 km).
Scores
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 84 |
| Transport | 76 | 76 |
| Education | 66 | 74 |
| 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 South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,057 | 994 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,426 | $1,916 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.4% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 76.7% | 81.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hamilton South Moderate Growth · The Junction Stable
Property
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.77M | $2.23M |
| Median unit price | $1.11M | $757K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $780 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 39 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,799 | 2,314 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 518 | 604 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 961 | 302 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 19,226 | 23,038 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,131 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton South · The Junction
Transport
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 24 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.9 km | 780 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 115.9 km | 116.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 800 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 5.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton South | The Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,057 | 994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,191 | 1,026 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,956 | 1,073 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.82% | 0.80% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton South or The Junction?
Hamilton South and The Junction have similar residential safety scores (5 and 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton South or The Junction?
Hamilton South is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.77M versus $2.23M.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton South or The Junction?
Hamilton South and The Junction have similar transport scores.
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