NSW Property Intelligence
Hamilton SouthNSW 2303
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Hamilton South is home to ~4,057 residents (median age 44), with 43% of households renting.
Rent in Hamilton South
The median house rent in Hamilton South is $790/week (189 new leases). Units have a median of $550/week (104 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2303, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $425/wk | $490/wk |
| 2 | $685/wk | $570/wk |
| 3 | $800/wk | $750/wk |
| 4+ | $1000/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Hamilton South fall in the intake zones of Hamilton South Public School, Newcastle High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Hamilton South Public School#108 of 2159 in NSW
- Newcastle High School#672 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Hamilton South has 1 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Frog Stomp Preschool.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Junction Fair Shopping Centre, Marketown Shopping Centre, Marketown Shopping Centre. 1 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Hamilton South (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 126 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 80 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 19 | Stable |
Development activity
33 development applications were lodged in Hamilton South over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Hamilton South — quick answers
What is the median rent in Hamilton South?
Houses in Hamilton South (postcode 2303) have a median asking rent of $790/week; units have a median of $550/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Hamilton South?
Hamilton South addresses can be zoned for Hamilton South Public School, Newcastle High School. Hamilton South Public School ranks in roughly the top 5% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Hamilton South?
Hamilton South has 1 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Hamilton South?
33 development applications were lodged in Hamilton South in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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