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Hamilton East, NSW 2303

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental Market

Median House

$2,000,000

market range $1.9M-$2.3M

Median Unit

$650,000

Gross Yield (houses)

2.3%

1yr Growth (houses)

+3.6%

market range -2.5% to +40.0%

Investment snapshot for Hamilton East

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Hamilton East market and investor summary

In Hamilton East, NSW 2303, the median house sells for around $2M, on a gross rental yield of 2.3% for houses. House prices have moved +3.6% over the past year and +13.2% over three years. At 1.3% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.3% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 66 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Hamilton East: people, income and schools

About 997 people live in Hamilton East, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, it reads as skewed a little older, and 80% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

The typical household income runs to around $119,000 a year (about $2,300 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 16.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 32% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

Families have 50 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 62 for walkability and 63 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
997
+4% over 5yr
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$119,000/yr
Households renting
17%
Family households
73%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
50
avg ICSEA 1072
Unemployment
5.9%
Walk score
62/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton East

What should I check before investing in Hamilton East?

Hamilton East has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.2% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (1.3% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Hamilton East?

The median property price in Hamilton East, NSW 2303 is $2M for houses and $650K for units.

What rental yield does Hamilton East show?

The gross rental yield in Hamilton East is 2.3% for houses and 4.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Hamilton East?

House prices in Hamilton East are up 3.6% over the past year and up 13.2% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Hamilton East?

The current vacancy rate in Hamilton East is 1.3%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Hamilton East?

Hamilton East has a population of approximately 997 residents, with a median age of 43.

What schools are near Hamilton East?

There are 50 schools within roughly 5km of Hamilton East. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Hamilton East affordable to buy in?

A median house in Hamilton East costs about 16.7 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Hamilton East's population growing?

The population of Hamilton East has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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