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Hamilton is an inner-north Brisbane riverside suburb centred on Portside Wharf and its marina, where modern riverfront apartments sit alongside older Queenslanders and timber cottages on leafy streets. The river shapes everyday life here, with a CityCat terminal, riverside dining and walking routes supporting a strong leisure and boating focus; green spaces and the nearby racecourse reserve add outdoor options, while road and public transport links keep the city and airport within easy reach.

About 8,922 people live in Hamilton, with a median age of 40 and a typical household income of $2,069 a week (roughly $107,588 a year). Residents range from professionals to families and downsizers, and family life is led by couple families without children (59.0% of families). More homes are rented than owned, and the Northshore Hamilton waterfront renewal includes new riverfront public spaces, connections, about 201 planned social and affordable homes and planning work on future transit links.

On these figures, buying in Hamilton looks particularly stretched against what local households earned at the last Census. A median house price of $2,550,000 is about 23.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, while the median unit price of $850,000 is about 7.9 times that income. Renting also takes a sizeable to large share of local income: a house rent of $933 a week would take roughly 45.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $700 a week would take about 33.8%.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

The clearest feature of Hamilton's market over the last 12 months is the strong rise in unit prices. Unit values jumped 22.7%, while house values also rose strongly, up 16.8%. Rents moved differently: house rents increased 6.6%, a solid rise, and unit rents rose 2.9%, a modest increase.

For someone weighing Hamilton as an investment, the value figures point to capital growth over the year, particularly on the unit side, while the rent figures show stronger rental income growth for houses than for units. Whether that balance suits your goals and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.