VIC3300· Pop. 10,479Southern Grampians

HAMILTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$390,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

4.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HAMILTON shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$355/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$255k

2021

$339k

2022

$357k

2023

$370k

2025

$390k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

HAMILTON is a VIC suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 4.7% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,251/wk

$50k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.4%

72.8% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.6%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

84%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

20.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.9 ha

Large block

Household size

2.9 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

259.4 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

44.3%

Buyer's market

Walkability

54 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

175.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

7/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3300

🏫4 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1040

Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 983

Hamilton North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 970

George Street Primary School - Hamilton

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 877

🎓Secondary (2)

Monivae College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1033

Baimbridge College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 949

📚Combined (2)

The Hamilton and Alexandra College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1107

Good Shepherd College - Senior Campus

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1028

⭐Special (1)

Hamilton Parklands School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 850

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

24/ 100

11.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

982ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

14/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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