Hamilton South, NSW 2303 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hamilton South is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2303, home to 4,057 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 116 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,057
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,426 /week
- Median personal income
- $770 /week
- Median family income
- $2,667 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $162 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,383
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- Hamilton Public School
- Merewether High School
- Hamilton North Public School
- Hamilton South Public School
- Adamstown Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 1 tram stop, 159 bus stops
- Hamilton Public School, Tudor St
- Gregson Park, Tudor St
- Belford St Before Samdon St
- Broadmeadow Station, Platform 1
- Newcastle Interchange Light Rail
Lifestyle & amenities
- 16 cafés
- 37 restaurants
- 27 pubs and bars
- 34 parks and reserves
- 17 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 4 supermarkets
- 10 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 17.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 85.8% of the 3,350 resolvable premises in Hamilton South. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 85.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,718 across postcode 2303 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 469 theft, 367 violent offences, 252 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hamilton South?
Hamilton South (NSW 2303) had 4,057 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
What is the median rent in Hamilton South?
The median advertised rent in Hamilton South is $162/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hamilton South?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hamilton South covering government sectors. Nearest include: Hamilton Public School (0 km), Merewether High School (1 km), Hamilton North Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hamilton South?
Hamilton South is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (85.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hamilton South?
Across postcode 2303, 1,718 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (469), violent (367), vehicle theft (252). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hamilton South?
In Hamilton South, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (17.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hamilton South?
167 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hamilton South centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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