Hamilton South 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 South | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 34.6/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.0/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 213.7 / 1k | 248.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 56 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 673 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 23 |
| Population | 4,057 | 3,852 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Hamilton South and Newcastle offer different strengths across official suburb data. Newcastle leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Newcastle; Housing (desirability) favours Hamilton South; Crime rate favours Hamilton South. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Newcastle, Families → Newcastle, Beach lifestyle → Newcastle, Best value → Newcastle.