Overall score
Hamilton South
38.0/100
Newcastle
60.9/100
Hamilton South vs Newcastle, NSW Suburb Comparison
Hamilton South for investment and schools; Newcastle for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hamilton SouthNewcastle
Crime rate
Hamilton South
228.6 / 1k
Newcastle
217.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hamilton South
42
Newcastle
685
Population
Hamilton South
4,057
Newcastle
3,852
Metric leadHamilton South 3Newcastle 91 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 retireesNewcastle
- Best for familiesNewcastle
- Best for beach lifestyleNewcastle
- Best for investmentHamilton South
- Best for best valueNewcastle
- 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 | Hamilton South | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.0/100 | 60.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.4/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 228.6 / 1k | 217.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 12 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 56 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 42 | 685 |
| Planning activity | 22 | 31 |
| Green cover | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| Population | 4,057 | 3,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Hamilton South is a metro mid-sized suburb with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm, while Newcastle is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Newcastle is shaped by the coast, Hamilton South offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
On the data, Hamilton South is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Newcastle answers with a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Newcastle, while Hamilton South remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.