NSW · Newcastle Council
Hamilton North, 2292
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Newcastle, Hamilton North is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. You get space and calm here, while the city and neighbouring suburbs are still close enough for regular outings. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Strong public transport connections keep the wider area accessible. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because transport and access and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 934
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,934
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 27 of 406
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Employment rate
- 68.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 36 / 27 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $735
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 54
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 270
- Against the person
- 45
- Against property
- 114
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 289.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 21 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -5%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment40
- Malicious Damage To Property51
- Other Theft37
- Steal From Motor Vehicle74
- Transport Regulatory Offences167
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
19 public transport stops in this suburb
- Broadmeadow Rd At Boreas Rd
- Broadmeadow Rd At Boreas Rd
- Clyde St Opp Newcastle St
- Clyde St Opp Phillips St
- Newcastle St At Boreas Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
80 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 GOW STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Under Assessment
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 BOWSER STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Self storage units54A CLYDE STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space8 ORIENT ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BOWSER STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
2025· 12 proposals
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation32 EMERALD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure38 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
May 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Shade structures of canvas, fabric, mesh or the like32 GOW STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; General industry1 CHATHAM ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure29 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Withdrawn
April 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Light industry5-7 CHATHAM ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool6 GOW STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure30 EMERALD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure36 PHILLIPS STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage30 JACKSON STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 GOW STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure2 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
2024· 6 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care5-7 CHATHAM ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Under Assessment
October 2024
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure3 BAIRD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
June 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Privacy screens21 PHILLIPS STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure13 BOWSER STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)U 5 54 CLYDE STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure20 HAMILTON STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
2023· 12 proposals
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 EMERALD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure3 BAIRD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 EMERALD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club33 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
July 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing16 GOW STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
June 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 THORN ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Demolition24 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
May 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development34 EMERALD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
April 2023
- Change of useU 1 50 CLYDE STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
March 2023
- Change of useU 1 50 CLYDE STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing3 BAIRD STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
January 2023
- Dual occupancy24 BOREAS ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
2022· 4 proposals
December 2022
- Shed91 CLYDE STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Alterations and additions to residential development3 THORN ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
November 2022
- Shed31 PHILLIPS STREET HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision of land25 THORN ROAD HAMILTON NORTH 2292Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
20 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Creator IncubatorArts centre
- Boreas Rd at Chatham RdBus stop
- Boreas Rd at Newcastle StBus stop
- Broadmeadow Rd Near Boreas RdBus stop
- Chatham Rd at Donald StBus stop
- Clyde St after Newcastle StBus stop
- Clyde St after Phillips StBus stop
- Clyde St opp Newcastle StBus stop
- Clyde St opp Phillips StBus stop
- Newcastle St at Boreas RdBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Richardson Park ReservePark
- Smith ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 30.4/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5254th in Australia
- State rank
- 1672nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #303 among Metro Sydney · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #784 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Auto Wholesale Tradersamenitiescar
- Boreas Rd at Chatham Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Boreas Rd at Newcastle Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Broadmeadow Rd Near Boreas Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Chatham Rd at Donald Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Clyde St after Newcastle Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Clyde St after Phillips Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Clyde St opp Newcastle Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Clyde St opp Phillips Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Creator Incubatoramenitiesarts_centre
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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