Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Hamilton (Qld) has an estimated 10,269 residents, up 15.1% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Hamilton (Qld).
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 5.5 kilometres northeast from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Hamilton (Qld) constitutes a high-density, rapidly growing urban enclave that ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. As of Aug 2026, the area's Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is estimated at around 10,269 based on AreaSearch's evaluation of annual SA2-level ERP releases alongside quarterly national address file updates. This outcome represents an increase of 1,347 people (15.1%) since the 2021 Census, which originally registered a population of 8,922 people. Overall population density and broader demographic drivers sit well above average, reinforcing the suburb's position as an exceptionally active urban market.
The local residential profile is characterised by an above-average renting population, a low average household size, and a prominent concentration of young adults living within lone person households and group households.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 5.5 kilometres northeast from Brisbane CBD, the suburb of Hamilton (Qld) constitutes a high-density, rapidly growing urban enclave that ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. As of Aug 2026, the area's Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is estimated at around 10,269 based on AreaSearch's evaluation of annual SA2-level ERP releases alongside quarterly national address file updates. This outcome represents an increase of 1,347 people (15.1%) since the 2021 Census, which originally registered a population of 8,922 people. Overall population density and broader demographic drivers sit well above average, reinforcing the suburb's position as an exceptionally active urban market.
The local residential profile is characterised by an above-average renting population, a low average household size, and a prominent concentration of young adults living within lone person households and group households.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 4,744 in 2006 and 10,250 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 10,269 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 20.5%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 34.3%.
Hamilton (Qld) ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for population growth and the 92nd for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Hamilton (Qld) is $700 a week, up 2.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026 and 12% above Greater Brisbane.
12% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses (solid line): $602 in 2017, $1,300 in 2026; Units (dashed orange line): $426 in 2017, $716 in 2026. A break means no rent was reported that year. The latest is to Jun 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $700 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +2.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $1,300 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent for houses over 12 months | -8.8% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, units | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent for units over 12 months | +3.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $627 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Brisbane, over 12 months | +7.6% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $632 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, QLD, over 12 months | +7.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 229 tracked applications: 181 approved, 34 under assessment, 14 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 11 projects in Hamilton (Qld) (1 under construction) and 116 more in the surrounding area.
Brisbane Housing Company (BHC) has been selected by Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) to deliver 201 social and affordable homes at Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area. The 8,000m2 site at 11 Karakul Road forms part of a wider development to deliver approximately 1,300 additional homes in the precinct.
A mixed-use commercial and residential urban renewal project located along MacArthur Avenue within the Northshore Hamilton Priority Development Area (PDA). The scheme delivers modern retail, dining, and commercial tenancies complemented by activated public realm amenities.
Rivergreen is a landmark residential development in the Northshore Hamilton precinct featuring 123 oversized units across two towers (seven and five levels) with luxury amenities including a resort-style pool, gym, yoga studio, sauna, cold plunge, magnesium spa, and rooftop retreat.
A mixed-use precinct featuring 37 luxury apartments (2, 3 & 4 bedroom residences) across four residential storeys, with approximately 1,380 square metres of ground-floor retail/food tenancies, and an 800 sqm rooftop communal retreat including a pool.
Development of a five-storey residential aged care facility comprising 154 beds within the Brisbane Racing Club's masterplanned precinct at Eagle Farm Racecourse. The design features an H-shaped layout, internal courtyards, communal wellness amenities, and private terraces to foster an intergenerational care environment.
Three-tower mixed-use development by Wentworth Equities. Formerly known as Platinum or Icon, the $1 billion Hamilton Grove project has commenced early construction works with Mainland Civil.
Red & Co's $800 million two-tower Duet Portside development at Northshore Hamilton, acquired from Brookfield Asset Management in April 2026. Stage one, Duet Porta, is a 25-storey tower delivering 200 premium residences across one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with builder 5Point appointed and completion targeted Q2 2028.
Brisbane City Council is delivering enhancements along the Bulimba Creek corridor focused on upgraded shared pathways, improved stormwater treatment, native vegetation restoration, renewed recreation spaces and improved community access to strengthen the ecological health and recreational value of the creek corridor.
Teneriffe Banks is a $1.5 billion riverfront mixed-use precinct by Kokoda Property on a 17,612 sqm former industrial site in Teneriffe. The precinct is planned to include 212 luxury residences across four architecturally distinct residential buildings, Brisbane's first Kimpton Hotel, extensive retail, hospitality and wellness amenities, boutique laneways…
Two high-density apartment towers on a 5608sq m site with heights reaching 16 and 19 storeys and a three-storey podium, designed to accommodate up to 228 apartments with a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom floorplans.
A residential tower featuring 62 apartments with a design inspired by a subtropical treehouse. The project includes amenities like a rooftop terrace, communal recreational space, and parking for 140 vehicles and 64 bikes.
A transformative high street development in Ascot by Silverstone Developments, featuring 36 luxury, house-like residences and 1,250sqm of boutique, high-end ground-floor retail.
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Estimated completion year of the 61 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 6, 2026 17, 2027 16, 2028 10, 2029 2, 2030 2, 2031 2, 2032 3, 2033 1, 2034 1, 2035 0, 2036 1. 28 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 229 substantial development applications lodged in and around Hamilton (Qld) over the past 5 years, 54 in the last 12 months; 34 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 7, 2022 50, 2023 50, 2024 33, 2025 48, 2026 (to Oct) 41.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 229 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 54 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 17.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 93rd percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 164 | ABS building approvals | 89th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 181 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 34 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Hamilton include: Hamilton Grove (Construction); The Windermere (Construction); Duet Portside - 11-23 MacArthur Avenue (Construction); Rivergreen (Construction); and Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing (Dev. Application). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Hamilton spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Communities, among others.
The suburb of Hamilton ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Hamilton higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Hamilton area has seen 657 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Hamilton's current population of 10,269 has been supported by 164 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Hamilton has seen 17.1 approval per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 30 people in the suburb of Hamilton, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Hamilton's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 164, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Hamilton has grown by approximately 1,440 people, while 821 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.8 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Hamilton lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,269 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +15.1% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Population density | 4,015 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 91st percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +3.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +3.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 8,922 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 1,347 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +3.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +3.6% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.56 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Hamilton was estimated to be approximately 10,269 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 10,250 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of hamilton has added approximately 1,347 people and shown a 15.10% increase from the 8,922 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Hamilton is estimated at 4,011 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Hamilton has shown a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Hamilton is driven by: Overseas migration (72.0%), Interstate migration (28.000000000000004%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 72.0% of overall population gains.
Hamilton's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 56th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 8.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 62.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 40 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 5.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 10.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 20.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 9.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Hamilton at 40 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 40 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 40 years as at August 2026, Hamilton is 4 years older than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and 2 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Hamilton compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 20.5% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Hamilton compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 5.5% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Hamilton show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 85+ year-olds (2.6% vs 1.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 5-14 year-olds (5.5% vs 12.3%) and 0-4 year-olds (3.0% vs 5.6%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 8.5% of the population in the suburb of Hamilton as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 18.0% of the population in the suburb of Hamilton as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $74,937 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $128,028 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,069 | 2021 Census, weekly | 70th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,225 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 32.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,844 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.5% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hamilton is approximately $80,265. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $74,937.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hamilton is approximately $137,131. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $128,028.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hamilton is approximately $80,265 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $74,937 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hamilton is approximately $137,131 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $128,028 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Hamilton's households (~34.3% / 1,432 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Hamilton is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 34.3% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Hamilton is $2,069/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Hamilton is $2,844/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Hamilton is $1,225/wk.
The suburb of Hamilton shows a median taxpayer income of $74,937 and an average of $128,028 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $61,668 and average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $80,265 (median) and $137,131 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Hamilton is $7,443 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of hamilton's disposable income is $7,443 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Hamilton maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 75.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 6,810 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 10,248 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,111 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Hamilton has approximately 6,810 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Hamilton stands at 4.2%, which is broadly in line with Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Hamilton is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.0% of employment), professional & technical (13.6%), and retail trade (8.3%). Other significant employers include accommodation & food and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Hamilton has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Hamilton is 75.8%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, indicating stronger workforce attachment in the local area.
The suburb of hamilton shows notable specialisation in professional & technical, which employs 13.6% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% across Greater Brisbane. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of hamilton's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Hamilton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 88th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 10.4% | 2021 Census | 77th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 45.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 15.8% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 11.6% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 24.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 4.7% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 5.3% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
45.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hamilton have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
27.3% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hamilton have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of hamilton ranks in the 77th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Hamilton are: Bachelor Degree (31.3%), Certificate (15.8%), Advanced Diploma (11.6%).
24.9% of the population in the suburb of Hamilton is currently engaged in formal education, including 4.7% in primary school, 5.3% in secondary school, 9.3% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Hamilton is 1068, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 1 schools within the suburb of Hamilton, with a combined enrollment of approximately 222 students.
The suburb of hamilton includes 1 primary school.
Hamilton features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 1.9 people | 2021 Census | 4th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 40.7% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 14.8% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 31.6% | 2021 Census | 78th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 5.5% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 4,174 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,804 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 53.8% | 2021 Census | 6th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.1 per family | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Hamilton had 4,174 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 15.1% to an estimated 4,804 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Hamilton is 1.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 53.8% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (40.7%), group households (5.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,246 family households, couples with children account for 14.8% of all households, couples without children at home 31.6%, and single parent families 6.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Hamilton shows distinct household patterns. Lone person households are notably over-represented at 40.7% (versus 23.6% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, family households are under-represented at 53.8% compared to 71.7% in Greater Brisbane. This higher proportion of single-person households drives demand for smaller dwellings and different community services.
Families in the suburb of Hamilton have an average of 1.1 children, slightly below the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 38.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.7% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 40.7% of all households in the suburb of Hamilton, higher than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 5.5% of households, slightly above the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hamilton was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 32.3% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 18.5% | 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 81.5% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 2021 Census | 31st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.9% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
Hamilton was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 18.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 32.3% born overseas.
The main religion in Hamilton was found to be Christianity, which makes up 51.2% of people in Hamilton. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hamilton are English, comprising 26.7% of the population, Australian, comprising 18.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: French is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Hamilton (vs 0.5% across Greater Brisbane), Spanish at 0.7% (vs 0.4%) and Korean at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
32.3% of the suburb of Hamilton population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
18.5% of the population in the suburb of Hamilton speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
0.9% of the suburb of Hamilton population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
80.0% of the suburb of Hamilton population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Hamilton features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 55.1% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 22.0% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Apartments | 70.4% | 2021 Census | 96th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,167 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 79th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 22.9% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.1% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $430 | 2021 Census, weekly | 75th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 20.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 51st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 24.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 52nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.9 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Hamilton, 22.0% of homes are owned outright, 22.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 55.1% are rented.
According to the latest data, 21.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Hamilton are houses.
In the suburb of Hamilton, 70.4% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.1% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Hamilton stands at 22.0%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Hamilton is $2,167, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Hamilton is $1,522, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Hamilton, households with mortgages typically spend 24.2% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 20.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Hamilton is 0.9, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Hamilton shows mortgage holders spending 24.2% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 20.8% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Hamilton consists of 21.5% detached houses, 8.1% semi-detached dwellings, 70.4% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Hamilton consumes approximately 17.0% of median household income ($8,959 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Hamilton show attached dwellings contributing 99% of approvals compared to 78% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 1% of applications versus 22% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Hamilton is experiencing exceptional growth in housing density, ranking in the top 10% nationally.
Hamilton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 76.6% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 95th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.5% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 4.3% | 2021 Census | 30th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.5% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 17th percentile nationally |
Around 76.6% of people in the suburb of Hamilton are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Hamilton, 4.3% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
6.9% of people in the suburb of Hamilton are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.7% of the suburb of Hamilton population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.4% of people in the suburb of Hamilton have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Hamilton, 76.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 425 m away and the nearest pharmacy 626 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 78 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 78th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 425 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 626 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 636 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 636 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 658 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 692 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 859 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 889 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 2.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 4.1 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 399 places in Hamilton (Qld), about 0.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Hamilton higher than 92% of real estate markets across the country.
Hamilton has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 8% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Hamilton (Qld) is $700 a week, +2.9% over 12 months to Jun 2026.
Hamilton lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Hamilton's population is slightly older than the national pattern.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 83% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
AreaSearch analysis indicates Hamilton maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks.
Hamilton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Hamilton features high concentrations of lone person households and group households but relatively few family households, with a smaller average household size than Greater Brisbane.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hamilton was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Hamilton features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Brisbane.
Hamilton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
Transport in Hamilton (Qld): transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be above the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Hamilton (Qld) has an estimated 10,269 residents, up 15.1% since the 2021 Census, with 11 projects tracked in Hamilton (Qld).
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Hamilton (Qld).
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31289). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Hamilton (Qld) from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Hamilton (Qld) with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 0.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 26.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
