Hamilton
VIC 3300 · Southern Grampians
10,346 (2021) → 10,359 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hamilton is a declining suburb in Southern Grampians, VIC 3300, about 259km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $359K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 19/100, and is about 59km inland. Hamilton has an overall score of 44/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 87/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.98%), New Zealand (1.22%), India (0.75%), Netherlands (0.35%), South Africa (0.32%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.5%), Mandarin (0.34%), Afrikaans (0.23%), German (0.21%), Thai (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1003 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- The Hamilton and Alexandra CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1099
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1040
- Monivae CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1032
- Good Shepherd College - Senior CampusCombined · IndependentICSEA 1028
- Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 991
- Hamilton North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
- Baimbridge CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 949
- Hamilton Parklands SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 932
- George Street Primary School - HamiltonPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 911
- The Hamilton and Alexandra College - Junior CampusCombined · Independent
- Good Shepherd College - Junior CampusCombined · Independent
- OneSchool Global Vic - Hamilton CampusCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tarrington Lutheran SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.1kmICSEA 1061
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton
Is Hamilton safe?
Hamilton has a residential safety score of 87/100, 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 6,138 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hamilton?
In Hamilton, the .
How far is Hamilton from Melbourne CBD?
Hamilton is about 259.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Hamilton?
Hamilton has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 996 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamilton?
Hamilton has a transport score of 19/100 and 71 bus stops.