Moving to Hamilton North NSW 2292
What the official numbers say about living in Hamilton North — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $420 a week, against a median household income of $1,934 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 33% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hamilton North grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (885 → 934 people).
Around 59% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: Greek, Italian, Indonesian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hamilton North scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (67% of workers), while 29% work from home.
Nearest train station: Broadmeadow, 1 km south.
Nearest light rail stop: Honeysuckle, 3 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Newcastle Interchange, 2.3 km south-east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Muloobinba / Queens Wharf, 4.2 km east.
Nearest airport: Newcastle Airport, 15.4 km north-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 117 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 60 schools · 99 cafes & restaurants · 12 supermarkets · 62 parks — see them all on the Hamilton North profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: North Hamilton Primary School 450 m · Islington Public School 750 m · Newcastle Dance Academy 1.1 km · Hamilton Public School 1.2 km · Callaghan College Waratah Technology Campus 1.3 km · Newcastle Senior School 1.4 km · Lambton High School 1.5 km · Hunter School of the Performing Arts 1.5 km
Groceries: IGA 600 m · ALDI 1000 m · Hamilton IGA 1.3 km · Coles 1.3 km · Coles 1.6 km · Woolworths 1.6 km · Aldi 1.7 km · Ritchies IGA 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Smith Park 300 m · Richardson Park Reserve 300 m · Wanderers Oval 850 m · Acacia Avenue Reserve 900 m · Gregson Park 1.1 km · Coorumbung Road Reserve 1.1 km · Islington Park 1.1 km · Waratah Park 1.2 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hamilton North, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Common Myna · Australian Raven · Pacific Black Duck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hamilton North, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton North here | 934 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Georgetown | 2,072 | — | 8/10 | 3% |
| Broadmeadow | 1,688 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| Islington | 2,026 | — | 8/10 | 8% |
| Hamilton | 4,614 | — | 8/10 | 5% |
| Mayfield | 9,760 | — | 5/10 | 5% |
| Waratah | 4,927 | — | 4/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Newcastle — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Newcastle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2292 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hamilton North profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $420 a week, and about 33% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 6% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 885 people to 934. It sits about 117 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Broadmeadow station is roughly 1 km away. Local government is Newcastle council, and the federal seat is Newcastle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hamilton North vs Georgetown · Hamilton North vs Islington.
Nearby guides: Georgetown · Broadmeadow · Islington · Hamilton · Mayfield · Waratah.
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