Question 1

Is Hamilton South a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton South is a quiet, inner-city Newcastle suburb characterised by tree-lined streets and modest federation and interwar cottages, many sympathetically renovated alongside some low-rise apartments. It feels residential and is conveniently close to Beaumont Street's cafés and shops and the transport hub around Hamilton train station. Small local parks and community facilities provide space for weekend walks and family activity, and road and rail links make the CBD and the coast readily accessible.

The suburb attracts a mix of young professionals, families and downsizers, with families the dominant household type and couple families with children the largest group at 45.8%. About 4,057 people live here and the median age is 44. Major local changes are under way, including the Newcastle Education Campus project and community upgrades such as a replaced playground, while Homes NSW has new funding and tenant engagement programs for the public housing precinct. Whether Hamilton South suits you comes down to whether you value a calm, residential neighbourhood with city and beach amenities close by.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Hamilton South?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Hamilton South sits well above local incomes at the last Census. The median house price of $1,450,000 is about 19.6 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which puts buying well above what people locally earned then.

Renting a house is also stretched against local incomes: the average house rent of $825 a week would take about 57.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share. Which option feels affordable will depend on your own income and circumstances.

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

Question 3

Is Hamilton South a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House prices in Hamilton South fell 18.9% over the last 12 months, a large decline in what a house is worth. House rents in the suburb edged up 0.2% over the same period, a marginal rise in rental income. The figures therefore show negative capital growth for houses over the year while rental income moved only slightly; whether that balance fits your investment goals depends on your objectives and circumstances.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.45M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	-18.9%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	13	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	59	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$825	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	0.2%	N/A

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