Hamilton North
NSW 2292 • New South Wales
About Hamilton North
Hamilton North is a compact inner suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, located approximately 4 kilometres west of the Newcastle CBD within the City of Newcastle local government area. Covering just 0.8 square kilometres, it is a densely settled residential locality with a 2021 population of 934 people. The suburb is characterised by older housing stock — including Federation-era and post-war dwellings — and borders the established suburbs of Hamilton, Broadmeadow, Mayfield, and Islington.
Hamilton North benefits from its central location within the Greater Newcastle area, with Broadmeadow Railway Station situated close by on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, providing regular services to Newcastle Interchange and Sydney. The nearby Hamilton commercial strip offers cafés, restaurants, and boutique shopping, while Broadmeadow sporting precinct — including McDonald Jones Stadium — is easily accessible. Local primary schools and parks serve families in the area, and the suburb's inner-city position makes it appealing to working professionals and long-term Newcastle residents who appreciate established streetscapes and convenient access to the city.
Hamilton North falls under postcode 2292 and is governed by the Newcastle Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Newcastle, while state elections fall under the Newcastle electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Hamilton North for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2292
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2292, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2292; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Newcastle Transport Routes 220, 222 — Newcastle Interchange / Hunter Street 10-15 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Well-connected by bus and train; close to Hunter Expressway for broader regional travel
Hamilton North has footpaths and good transit links but limited local shops; Hamilton's retail strip is a short drive or walk away
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hamilton North Public School ICSEA 10304969 3695 30 Jackson St
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Hunter School of Performing Arts ICSEA 10854952 3355 109 Lambton Rd
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Merewether High School ICSEA 12064969 3855 130 Chatham St
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Newcastle Local Government Area, which contains Hamilton North. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)