Adamstown vs Hamilton

Updated 2026-07-01

Side-by-side comparison of Adamstown and Hamilton in Newcastle — prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe, and signals.

Local take: Adjacent but Adamstown is more suburban, less village character
BUY
Adamstown
WAIT
Hamilton
68/100
Adamstown vibe
82/100
Hamilton vibe

Adamstown BUY

Median house $1.3M
Median unit $715k
Growth YoY +9.7%higher
Vibe score 68/100
Pattern Established, Beaumont Street access
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 2more
Contamination sites 0

Hamilton WAIT

Median house $1.2Mlower
Median unit $772k
Growth YoY +4.6%
Vibe score 82/100higher
Pattern Beaumont Street dining, heritage homes
Trend stable
DAs in pipeline 1
Contamination sites 0

Development Pipeline

Adamstown has 2 development applications for 104 total units, while Hamilton has 1 for 28 units. A larger pipeline means more construction activity but also signals where developers see demand.

Price Comparison

Hamilton ($1.2M) is 3% cheaper than Adamstown ($1.3M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Adamstown or Hamilton?

It depends on what you're looking for. Adamstown has a BUY signal and a vibe score of 68/100, while Hamilton has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 82/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities — enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Adamstown and Hamilton?

Hamilton is $38k cheaper for houses ($1.2M vs $1.3M). Year-on-year growth is +9.7% in Adamstown and +4.6% in Hamilton.

Which has more development, Adamstown or Hamilton?

Adamstown has 2 development applications (104 units), while Hamilton has 1 (28 units). More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.