Hamilton vs The Junction, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Hamilton | The Junction |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53.6/100 | 39.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.8/100 | 20.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 213.7 / 1k | 83.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | — |
| Public transport stops | 58 | 25 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 90.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 201 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 25 | 7 |
| Population | 4,614 | 994 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 8/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesThe Junction
- Best for familiesHamilton
- Best for best valueHamilton
- Best for best schoolsHamilton
Comparison summary
Hamilton (NSW) and The Junction offer different strengths across official suburb data. Hamilton (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Hamilton (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Hamilton (NSW); Crime rate favours The Junction. Quick verdicts: Retirees → The Junction, Families → Hamilton (NSW), Best value → Hamilton (NSW), Best schools → Hamilton (NSW).