Moving to Hamilton QLD 4007
What the official numbers say about living in Hamilton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $430 a week, against a median household income of $2,069 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Hamilton grew 89% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (4,723 → 8,922 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, China; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hamilton sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (61% of workers), while 28% work from home.
Nearest train station: Doomben, 1.1 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Toombul Shopping Centre interchange, 3.5 km north.
Nearest ferry wharf: Brisbane Cruise Terminal, 350 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 8.5 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 5 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 42 schools · 136 cafes & restaurants · 13 supermarkets · 45 parks — see them all on the Hamilton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hamilton State School 900 m · Ascot State School 1.3 km · Bulimba State School 1.6 km · St Rita's College 1.9 km · Our Lady Help of Christians Primary School 1.9 km · Saint Rita's Catholic Primary School 1.9 km · Hendra State School 2 km · Saint Margaret's Anglican Girls' School 2 km
Groceries: Woolworths Metro 100 m · Zeneldin's IGA 300 m · Coles Local 550 m · IGA Marketplace 1.4 km · Pinkey's Foodstore 1.9 km · The Albion Marketplace 2.5 km · Genki Mart 2.6 km · The Standard Market Company 2.7 km
Parks and reserves: Hercules Street Park 150 m · Hamilton Park 250 m · Wharf Close Pop Up Park 500 m · Maritime Green Park 1.1 km · Tugulawa Park 1.2 km · Johnston Park 1.2 km · Theodore Street Park 1.3 km · Merry Street Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hamilton, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Welcome Swallow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Magpie-lark · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hamilton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton here | 8,922 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Ascot | 6,531 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Bulimba | 7,623 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Balmoral | 4,173 | — | 10/10 | 19% |
| Hendra | 4,914 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
| Eagle Farm | 11 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Clayfield | 10,897 | — | 10/10 | 14% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brisbane — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4007 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hamilton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $430 a week.
The population grew 89% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 4,723 people to 8,922. It sits about 5 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Doomben station is roughly 1.1 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Brisbane.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hamilton vs Ascot · Hamilton vs Bulimba.
Nearby guides: Ascot · Bulimba · Balmoral · Hendra · Eagle Farm · Clayfield.
Keep an eye on Hamilton
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