Hamilton vs Tarrington
The verdict
Hamilton rates higher for liveability (67 vs 16). Tarrington rates higher for education (54 vs 47).
Scores
HamiltonTarrington
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 25 |
| Transport | 19 | 10 |
| Education | 47 | 54 |
| Liveability | 67 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,346 | 328 |
| Median age | 45 | 51 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,247 | $1,713 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.0% | 34.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 86.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Hamilton Declining · Tarrington Declining
Property
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $359K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $302K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 87 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 126 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 609 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,138 | 610 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 5 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 1,061 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hamilton · Tarrington
Transport
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 19 | 10 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 71 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 81.3 km | 74.9 km |
Liveability
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 22.0°C | 22.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.8°C | 13.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 740 | 740 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 0 |
| Parks | 21 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 24 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 8 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.6 km | 58.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 259.0 km | 249.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.5 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hamilton | Tarrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,346 | 328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,359 | 325 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,976 | 316 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.03% | -0.23% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Hamilton or Tarrington?
Tarrington has a higher average school ICSEA (Hamilton 996 vs Tarrington 1061; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hamilton or Tarrington?
Hamilton has the higher transport score (Hamilton 19/100 vs Tarrington 10/100).
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