Hamilton South
NSW 2303 · Newcastle
4,057 (2021) → 4,191 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 South is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2303, about 116km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.63M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 76/100, and is right by the coast. Hamilton South has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 5/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2303 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.34%), Greece (1.08%), New Zealand (1.08%), Italy (0.99%), Scotland (0.62%)
Top languages: Greek (2.64%), Italian (1.23%), Mandarin (0.76%), Macedon (0.62%), Vietnamese (0.57%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
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 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 1027 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Hamilton South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.5kmICSEA 1139
- Merewether Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 950
- St Francis Xavier's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1096
- Newcastle High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1027
- Hamilton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1106
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1141
- The Junction Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1115
- Merewether High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1206
- Newcastle Grammar Park School CampusPrimary · Independent · 1.4km
- Adamstown Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1078
- NovoschoolSecondary · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1077
- Merewether Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1129
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.
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 South
Is Hamilton South safe?
Hamilton South 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 16,884 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hamilton South?
In Hamilton South, the median house price is $1.63M and the median unit price is $1.04M. Median weekly house rent is $785.
How far is Hamilton South from Sydney CBD?
Hamilton South is about 115.9 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 249 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hamilton South?
Hamilton South has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamilton South?
Hamilton South has a transport score of 76/100 and 24 bus stops.