Moving to Hamilton Valley NSW 2641
What the official numbers say about living in Hamilton Valley — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $1,924 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hamilton Valley grew 113% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (392 → 834 people).
Around 79% of households are families, averaging 2.9 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Nepal, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Nepali, Hindi, Russian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hamilton Valley sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (89% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Albury, 5.8 km south.
Nearest bus interchange: Albury Station, 5.9 km south.
Nearest airport: Albury Airport, 5.8 km south-east.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 460 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 16 schools · 5 cafes & restaurants · 4 supermarkets · 10 parks — see them all on the Hamilton Valley profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: OneSchool Global NSW Albury 1.2 km · Lavington Public School 1.6 km · Holy Spirit School 2.3 km · Glenroy Public School 2.5 km · Murray High School 3.2 km · Wewak Street School 3.3 km · Springdale Heights Primary School 3.5 km · East Lavington Public School 3.5 km
Groceries: IGA Norris Park 2.2 km · Woolworths 2.7 km · Coles 2.7 km · ALDI 3 km
Parks and reserves: Heathwood Park 1.6 km · Hume Gardens Park 1.6 km · Norris Park Bush Easement 1.7 km · Emma Way to Union Road Walkway 1.8 km · Sunwood Park 2 km · Black Range Park 2.5 km · Majella Park 2.6 km · Pioneer Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hamilton Valley, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Eurasian Blackbird · Galah · Australian Wood Duck · Red Wattlebird · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hamilton Valley, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Valley here | 834 | — | 5/10 | 45% |
| Glenroy | 3,528 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| Lavington | 13,073 | — | 1/10 | 24% |
| North Albury | 6,232 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| Springdale Heights | 2,644 | — | 1/10 | 27% |
| Albury | 4,955 | — | 8/10 | 28% |
| West Albury | 3,872 | — | 4/10 | 42% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Albury — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Farrer — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2641 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hamilton Valley profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $345 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 113% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 392 people to 834. It sits about 460 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line, and Albury station is roughly 5.8 km away. Local government is Albury council, and the federal seat is Farrer.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hamilton Valley vs Springdale Heights · Hamilton Valley vs Jindera.
Nearby guides: Glenroy · Lavington · North Albury · Springdale Heights · Albury · West Albury.
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