Hamilton Valley vs Lavington
The verdict
Hamilton Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $616K in Lavington. Hamilton Valley rates higher for education (45 vs 39). Lavington rates higher for liveability (69 vs 22). Lavington is closer to the coast (224.8 km vs 227.0 km).
Scores
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21 | 36 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 39 |
| Liveability | 22 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 834 | 13,073 |
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,924 | $1,130 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.2% | 20.4% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 78.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.2 |
Growth: Hamilton Valley Moderate Growth · Lavington Stable
Property
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $616K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $372K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 17.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 39 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 360 | 275 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 120 | 360 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 719 | 773 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,715 | 9,248 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 6 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 942 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton Valley · Lavington
Transport
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.9 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.0°C | 31.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 700 | 700 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 8 |
| Parks | 1 | 23 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 27 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 227.0 km | 224.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 460.3 km | 457.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.9 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton Valley | Lavington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 834 | 13,073 |
| Estimated 2025 | 852 | 13,233 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,031 | 13,666 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.54% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hamilton Valley or Lavington?
Hamilton Valley has the higher residential safety score (Hamilton Valley 42/100 vs Lavington 39/100).
Which is more affordable, Hamilton Valley or Lavington?
Hamilton Valley is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $616K.
Which has better public transport, Hamilton Valley or Lavington?
Hamilton Valley and Lavington have similar transport scores.
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