Overall score
Adamstown
61.9/100
Hamilton South
38.0/100
Adamstown vs Hamilton South, NSW Suburb Comparison
Adamstown for retirees and value; Hamilton South for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AdamstownHamilton South
Crime rate
Adamstown
86.8 / 1k
Hamilton South
228.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Adamstown
237
Hamilton South
42
Population
Adamstown
6,335
Hamilton South
4,057
Metric leadAdamstown 10Hamilton South 12 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesAdamstown
- Best for familiesHamilton South
- Best for best valueAdamstown
- Best for best schoolsHamilton South
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Adamstown | Hamilton South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.9/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.1/100 | 47.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.8 / 1k | 228.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 106 | 43 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 237 | 42 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 22 |
| Green cover | 16.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 6,335 | 4,057 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Adamstown is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Hamilton South is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Adamstown pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves, whereas Hamilton South is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
Adamstown suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Hamilton South is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.