Overall score
Hamilton East
42.5/100
Hamilton North
43.0/100
Hamilton East vs Hamilton North, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hamilton East for investment and schools; Hamilton North for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton EastHamilton North
Crime rate
Hamilton East
228.3 / 1k
Hamilton North
306.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton East
30
Hamilton North
35
Population
Hamilton East
997
Hamilton North
934
Metric leadHamilton East 3Hamilton North 72 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHamilton North
- Best for familiesHamilton North
- Best for investmentHamilton East
- Best for best schoolsHamilton East
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 | Hamilton East | Hamilton North |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 42.5/100 | 43.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.5/100 | 61.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.3 / 1k | 306.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 16 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 19 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 30.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 30 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 10.2% |
| Population | 997 | 934 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hamilton East is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, and Hamilton North is a sought-after metro smaller community where housing reflects strong local demand.
On the data, Hamilton East is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and overall desirability; Hamilton North answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Retirees, families, and households prioritising schools may find Hamilton East the better fit, while investors are more likely to prefer Hamilton North.
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.