Carrington vs Hamilton, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Carrington | Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 53.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 25.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 72.3 / 1k | 213.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 58 |
| Walkability | 48.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 79 | 201 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 25 |
| Population | 2,061 | 4,614 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 8/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCarrington
- Best for familiesHamilton
- Best for investmentHamilton
- Best for best valueCarrington
- Best for best schoolsHamilton
Comparison summary
Carrington (Newcastle - NSW) and Hamilton (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hamilton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hamilton (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Carrington (Newcastle - NSW); Crime rate favours Carrington (Newcastle - NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW), Families → Hamilton (NSW), Investment → Hamilton (NSW), Best value → Carrington (Newcastle - NSW).