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Hamilton, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Hamilton is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 10,346. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
10,346 Population 4/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
26.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$23,423 Median Income
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$23,423 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$132,400 home value, $662/mo rent

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About Hamilton

Hamilton

Hamilton is a city in south-western Victoria, Australia, at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. The Hamilton Highway connects it to Geelong.

People

Population10,346
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$23,423
Per Capita$23,423
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$132,400
Rent$662
Ownership75.7%
Housing Units4,138

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
Rain26.7 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population10,346
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates-37.7443°, 142.0220°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature56°F (13°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation26.7 inches (678 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$23,423
Median Age45.0 years

About Hamilton

Hamilton is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 10,346. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Hamilton has a population of 10,346 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,594.8 square miles. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

10,346
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above Australia avg
2,594.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hamilton vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hamilton is $23,423, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,423 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $450, 69% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 983 business establishments.

Income: Hamilton vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$23,423
69% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$23,423
Avg Weekly Wage$450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)983

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hamilton is $132,400, 53% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $662 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 75.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 4,138 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$132,400
53% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$662
43% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.7%
Owner-Occupied75.7%
Renter-Occupied24.3%
Housing Units4,138

Property Tax

Climate in Hamilton

Hamilton has an average annual temperature of 13.6°C (56°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 620 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 11.5° / 26.9° 36.3
Feb 19.2°C / 67°F 11.6° / 26.8° 25.8
Mar 17.3°C / 63°F 10.4° / 24.2° 32.7
Apr 14.2°C / 58°F 8.3° / 20.1° 43.7
May 11.1°C / 52°F 6.6° / 15.7° 53.9
Jun 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 63.8
Jul 8.4°C / 47°F 4.5° / 12.3° 73.8
Aug 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.4° 79.1
Sep 10.6°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.4° 65.4
Oct 12.5°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.3° 52.0
Nov 14.9°C / 59°F 8.2° / 21.6° 52.2
Dec 17.2°C / 63°F 9.7° / 24.6° 41.6
Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above Australia avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area2,594.8 sq mi (6,720.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-37.7443°N, 142.0220°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.7"
30% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Jun 1, 2011.

Jun 1, 2011 45 km NE of Hamilton, Australia M3.8 45 km
Jan 5, 2002 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 130 km
Feb 6, 1999 44 km S of Moorak, Australia M3.6 133 km
Jun 30, 2005 59 km S of Port Fairy, Australia M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Newer Volcanics Province (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Newer Volcanics Province Shield(s) 1,011 m (3,317 ft) -2900 42 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
June 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
July 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in

Hamilton has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 47°F in July to 66°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (0.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Hamilton

Institution Type Founded Website
Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning College - ,
RMIT University University - ,
South West TAFE College - Visit →

Schools in Hamilton

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hamilton North Primary School - - - -
Baimbridge College - - - -
Monivae College - - - -
Good Shepherd College Junior Campus - - - -
Hamilton Parklands School - - - -
Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School - - - -
George Street Primary School - - - -
OneSchool Global Hamilton Campus - - - -
The Hamilton and Alexandra College Junior Campus - - - -
Good Shepherd College - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Tarrington Lutheran School - - - -
The Hamilton and Alexandra College - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hamilton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Hamilton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Big Woolbales & Campe Motor Museum
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

Farmers Markets in Hamilton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hamilton Regional Livestock Exchange

Hotels in Hamilton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Botanical

Restaurants in Hamilton

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alexandra House Family Bistro
Court Lantern
Curry Bowl
Izzy's Tavern
MANNA Cafe Bar and Grill
Noodles & Sushi
Thai Town

Cafes in Hamilton

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Gray
Clarabells Cafe
Curly's Pizza & Pasta
Gilly's
Mint
Pitstop Cafe
The Hive Drive Thru Coffee
The Speckled Frog
Woody's

Theatres in Hamilton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dramus Theatre

Monuments in Hamilton

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ardachy Estate Soldier Settlement Memorial
King Edward VII

Dentists in Hamilton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brown Street Dental

Veterinaries in Hamilton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Vetcare

Train Stations in Hamilton

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton

Gas Stations in Hamilton

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex
EG Australia
Mobil Synergy
Octane
Shell
Shell
United

Banks in Hamilton

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bendigo Bank
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Rabobank
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Hamilton

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

John Thomson & Co
The Hub Hamilton

Gyms in Hamilton

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Fitness 24-7
On Track Pilates & Fitness Studio

Golf Courses in Hamilton

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hamilton Golf Club
Parklands Golf Club

Airports Near Hamilton

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton AirportHLTMedium Airport
Portland AirportPTJMedium Airport
Stawell AirportSWCMedium Airport
Branxholme Airport-Small Airport
Casterton Airport-Small Airport
Chatsworth Airport-Small Airport
Coleraine Airport-Small Airport
Grampians Airport-Small Airport
Mount William Airport-Small Airport
Pomonal Airstrip-Small Airport
Port Fairy-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airbase-Small Airport
Victoria Valley Airport-Small Airport
Warrnambool AirportWMBSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hamilton

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hamilton Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hamilton

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Community Church
Christ Church Anglican Church
Hamilton Uniting Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
St Andrews Presbyterian Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton

What is the population of Hamilton?

Hamilton has a population of 10,346 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 2,594.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hamilton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $23,423, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $132,400 (53% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $662 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hamilton?

Hamilton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.7 inches.

How is the job market in Hamilton?

Hamilton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $450. There are 983 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hamilton?

The median home value in Hamilton is $132,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $662. The homeownership rate is 75.7%.

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