Hamilton VIC

Postcode 3300 · Southern Grampians LGA

Hamilton is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Southern Grampians local government area (postcode 3300). With a population of 10,346, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $65K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Hamilton is $380,000, having increased 2.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $278,000 (-20.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $340. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Hamilton is served by 9 schools, including 4 primary, 2 secondary, 2 combined, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 982, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 71 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Southern Grampians LGA is moderate at 7,662 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hamilton offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($380K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +2.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$380K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.9x Affordable
Price Momentum+2.7% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$50,449
Mean Income$58,146
Earners6,501
YoY Change+2.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$380K
2.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$278K
-20.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$235
POPULATION
10,346
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,247
Personal Income /wk$693
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Southern Grampians LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,662
Total Incidents1,267
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops71
Hamilton Station/Station St
SCHOOLS (9)
Avg ICSEA982
Total Students2,337
Catholic2
Independent2
Government5
Monivae CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1033
The Hamilton and Alexandra CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1107
Baimbridge CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 949
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1040
HOSPITALS (1)
Western District Health Service [Hamilton]public
Data: 2024