Hamilton
NSW 2303 · Newcastle
4,614 (2021) → 4,766 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2303, about 117km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.08M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 92/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamilton has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.03%), India (1.34%), Italy (1.13%), New Zealand (1.06%), Nepal (1%)
Top languages: Greek (1.73%), Italian (1.47%), Macedon (1.06%), Nepali (0.93%), Punjabi (0.52%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
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 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1026 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1101
Nearby (within 10km)
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1074
- Hamilton North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1032
- St Laurence Flexible Learning CentreSecondary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 935
- Islington Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1060
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1199
- Hamilton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1130
- Newcastle High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1032
- Hunter School of Performing ArtsCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1080
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1066
- Merewether Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 977
- Tighes Hill Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1110
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1144
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
Is Hamilton safe?
Hamilton has a residential safety score of 5/100, 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 25,228 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hamilton?
In Hamilton, the median house price is $1.08M and the median unit price is $756K. Median weekly house rent is $780.
How far is Hamilton from Sydney CBD?
Hamilton is about 116.9 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Hamilton?
Hamilton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1101 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamilton?
Hamilton has a transport score of 92/100, including 2 train stations and 28 bus stops.