Hamilton (NSW)
NSWHamilton (NSW) is a growing suburb in NSW with 4,614 residents.
- SAL code
- 11845
- SA2
- 111031224
- Population
- 4,614
- LGA
- Newcastle
Hamilton (NSW), NSW had 4,614 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 3.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $2,000 a month. Around 54.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 45.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 59.4% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 4 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?4,614
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+3.8%
3yr: +2.6% · 10yr: +7.3%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,689/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?5/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?5.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
1 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?4
2 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?4
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?27
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?92
Newcastle · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on NSW rental bond lodgements, aggregated at postcode level. All SALs sharing this postcode show the same median.
Median House Sale Price
Source: state Valuer-General (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Population over time — Hamilton - Broadmeadow (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hamilton (NSW) suburb alone is ~4,614 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 11,258 to 13,196 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Hamilton PS98.1%
- Hamilton NPS 1.6%
- Hamilton SPS 0.2%
- Islington PS 0.1%
- Tighes Hill PS 0.0%
Secondary
Newcastle HS98.4%
- Callaghan Waratah Tech 1.6%
- Callaghan Jesmond 1.6%
Source: NSW Department of Education — School Intake Zones. Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 1.7%Predominantly detached houses (59.4%), mixed tenure (54% own or mortgage), built for families (41% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for NSW.
Source when available: NSW Rural Fire Service (BFPL) and NSW DPHI EPI Flood.
Planning zones
8 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| R3 | ZoneResidential | 53.2% | 0.75 km² |
| SP2 | ZoneSpecial use | 12.8% | 0.18 km² |
| R2 | ZoneResidential | 10.3% | 0.14 km² |
| E1 | ZoneEnvironmental | 7.9% | 0.11 km² |
| MU1 | ZoneBusiness | 5.4% | 0.08 km² |
| RE1 | ZoneRecreation | 5.3% | 0.07 km² |
| R4 | ZoneResidential | 4.6% | 0.06 km² |
| RE2 | ZoneRecreation | 0.5% | 7,225 m² |
Source: NSW DPHI EPI Land Zoning (ZONE_NSW/2026-04-29/1eccf1a530fa1be5) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.