Hamilton North
NSW 2292 · Newcastle
934 (2021) → 965 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hamilton North is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2292, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.11M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamilton North has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 17/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2292 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.89%), New Zealand (2.25%), Italy (0.96%), Malaysia (0.64%), Vietnam (0.54%)
Top languages: Greek (1.07%), Italian (0.96%), Indonesian (0.54%), Vietnamese (0.54%), Macedon (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1031 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1030
Nearby (within 10km)
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1090
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 0.7kmICSEA 869
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1106
- Callaghan College Waratah CampusSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 957
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1104
- Newcastle Senior SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 960
- Lambton High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1057
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1085
- Newcastle Middle SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 967
- St Philip's Christian College Dynamic LearningCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1022
- St Philip's Christian College Young ParentsSecondary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 776
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1206
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton North
Is Hamilton North safe?
Hamilton North has a residential safety score of 17/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,351 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hamilton North?
In Hamilton North, the median house price is $1.11M. Median weekly house rent is $735.
How far is Hamilton North from Sydney CBD?
Hamilton North is about 117.5 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hamilton North?
Hamilton North has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamilton North?
Hamilton North has a transport score of 73/100 and 10 bus stops.