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TAS · Central Highlands (Tas.) Council

Hamilton, 7140

Current weather

5.6°CMainly clear

92% humidity · 7 km/h wind · 13° / 3.9° today · 4.1 mm rain

Desirability score

26.7/100
Below average

196th in TAS

45% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Heritage
  • Affordable
  • Regional
  • Established
  • Amenities
What Hamilton is known for: Heritage, Affordable, Regional, Established, Amenities

Suburb profile

Hamilton is a quieter smaller community in Central Highlands (Tas.), where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Out in the wider region, it rewards those who value open country and a pace set by the land, not the clock. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.

Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.

Established homes and older streetscapes are part of the appeal, with heritage detail still visible throughout.

The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker local dining and lifestyle amenities and housing affordability against similar regional towns, even with transport and access holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

Population

Population
241
Median age
44
Median household income / week
$987
Dwelling vacancy
23.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
28 of 121
Median monthly mortgage
$793
Employment rate
50%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
6 / 0 / 0

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.

Amenities

2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Cafe
  • Jackson's EmporiumCafe

    13 Franklin Place, Hamilton

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

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bicentennial ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

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

Heritage

24 state heritage places

  • Anglican Rectory23 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Blanch's Hamilton Store32 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Cottage40 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Council Chambers and Cottage6 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Edward's Cottage16 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Emma's Cottage10 Franklin PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Former Langdon Store49 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Former Warder's Cottage6 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Glen Clyde Hotel2 Grace ST, Hamilton, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Hamilton Hotel and stables10 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via state planning hazard 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)
4
Parks (OSM)
1

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
26.7/100 — Below average
National rank
5773rd in Australia
State rank
196th in TAS
Peer rank
#76 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#119 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
45%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Anglican Rectoryheritage23 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Blanch's Hamilton Storeheritage32 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Cottageheritage40 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Council Chambers and Cottageheritage6 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Edward's Cottageheritage16 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Emma's Cottageheritage10 Franklin PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Former Langdon Storeheritage49 FRANKLIN PL, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Former Warder's Cottageheritage6 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Glen Clyde Hotelheritage2 Grace ST, Hamilton, 7140Permanently Registered
  • Hamilton Hotel and stablesheritage10 TARLETON ST, HAMILTON, 7140Permanently Registered

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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