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Hamilton South, NSW 2303
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,650,000
market range $1.5M-$1.9M
Median Unit
$615,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+4.2%
market range -17.5% to +10.0%
Investment snapshot for Hamilton South
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Hamilton South market and investor summary
In Hamilton South, NSW 2303, the median house sells for around $1.6M, on a gross rental yield of 2.8% for houses. House prices have moved +4.2% over the past year and -8.3% over three years. At 0.5% 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 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Hamilton South: people, income and schools
Hamilton South has a resident population of roughly 4,057, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 44, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 58% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $74,000 a year (about $1,430 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 22.3 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 54 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 55 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 4,057
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $74,000/yr
- Households renting
- 43%
- Family households
- 58%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 54
- avg ICSEA 1093
- Unemployment
- 5.9%
- Walk score
- 55/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hamilton South
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What should I check before investing in Hamilton South?
Hamilton South has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +4.2% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Tight rental market (0.5% 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 South?
The median property price in Hamilton South, NSW 2303 is $1.6M for houses.
What rental yield does Hamilton South show?
The gross rental yield in Hamilton South is 2.8% for houses and 4.0% 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 South?
House prices in Hamilton South are up 4.2% over the past year and down 8.3% 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 South?
The current vacancy rate in Hamilton South is 0.5%. 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 South?
Hamilton South has a population of approximately 4,057 residents, with a median age of 44.
What schools are near Hamilton South?
There are 54 schools within roughly 5km of Hamilton South. 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 South affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hamilton South costs about 22.3 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 South's population growing?
The population of Hamilton South 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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