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Hamilton South

NSW 2303 • Rest of NSW

4,057
Population (2021)
$40,040
Median Income
1.17 km²
Area
9m
Elevation

About Hamilton South

Hamilton South is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in New South Wales, located within the Newcastle (City) area. With a population of 4,057 and a median income of $40,040, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.17 km² at an elevation of 9m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of NSW.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Hamilton South provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Hamilton South falls under postcode 2303 and is governed by Newcastle Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Newcastle electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2303
Urban Area
Throsby
LGA
Newcastle
Federal Electorate
Newcastle
State Electorate
Newcastle
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-32.93°, 151.75°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
1.17 km²
Elevation
9m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$162
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,383
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,876
Census 2021
4,057
▲ 4.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,628
Income 2021
$40,040
▲ 30.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,110
Born Overseas 522

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 95
  • 2. Greece 44
  • 3. New Zealand 44
  • 4. Italy 40
  • 5. Scotland 25
  • 6. China 23
  • 7. South Africa 21
  • 8. United States 21
  • 9. Vietnam 15
  • 10. Germany 14
  • 11. North Macedonia 14
  • 12. Philippines 14
  • 13. Malaysia 8
  • 14. Japan 6
  • 15. Netherlands 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,541
Australian 1,417
Irish 515
Scottish 446
Australian Aboriginal 170
Greek 163
Italian 139
German 134
Chinese 56
Welsh 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,466
Both parents born in Australia
678
Both parents born overseas
471
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.0%
No Religion
39.4%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.3%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
186 (4.6%)
5-14 years
498 (12.3%)
15-19 years
222 (5.5%)
20-24 years
244 (6.0%)
25-34 years
429 (10.6%)
35-44 years
475 (11.7%)
45-54 years
625 (15.4%)
55-64 years
571 (14.1%)
65-74 years
451 (11.1%)
75-84 years
249 (6.1%)
85+ years
109 (2.7%)

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