Is Hamilton or Newcastle more expensive?

Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.

Which is better for renters — Hamilton or Newcastle?

Median weekly rent is $708/wk in Hamilton and $650/wk in Newcastle, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.

Is Hamilton or Newcastle at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Hamilton vs Newcastle?

Hamilton has 2 schools in the postcode, and Newcastle has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Hamilton vs Newcastle: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Newcastle is $58/wk cheaper per week to rent; Hamilton has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed May 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Newcastle

Hamilton

2303

Newcastle

2300

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Hamilton (2303) and Newcastle (2300) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Hamilton	Newcastle
SAFETYSafety Hamilton leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+▲(0)	C(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	0.0%▲	0.8%
FAMILYFamily Newcastle leads on 2 of 3
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
SEIFA advantage decile	8/10	10/10▲
Schools in postcode	2▲	1
FINANCEFinance
Sub-grade	insufficient	insufficient
Median house price	—	—
Median unit price	—	—
Median weekly rent	$708/wk	$650/wk
Annual price growth	—	—
LIFESTYLELifestyle Newcastle leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B-(0)	B+▲(1)
Walkability percentile	74	85▲

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Hamilton if...

Hamilton leads on Safety
School options within walking distance matter

Choose Newcastle if...

Newcastle leads on Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you

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Common questions

Is Hamilton or Newcastle more expensive?: Price data varies — check each suburb's page for the latest figures.
Which is better for renters — Hamilton or Newcastle?: Median weekly rent is $708/wk in Hamilton and $650/wk in Newcastle, making Newcastle the more affordable rental market.
Is Hamilton or Newcastle at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Hamilton vs Newcastle?: Hamilton has 2 schools in the postcode, and Newcastle has 1. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Hamilton 2303 →Newcastle 2300 →