Hamilton East vs Newcastle, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hamilton East | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 29.7/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 33.6/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 213.6 / 1k | 248.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 56 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 22 | 673 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 23 |
| Population | 997 | 3,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHamilton East
- Best for familiesNewcastle
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle
- Best for investmentHamilton East
- Best for best valueNewcastle
- Best for best schoolsNewcastle
Comparison summary
Hamilton East and Newcastle offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle; Housing (desirability) favours Hamilton East; Crime rate favours Hamilton East. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Hamilton East, Families → Newcastle, Beach lifestyle → Newcastle, Investment → Hamilton East.