Cooks Hill vs Hamilton

Updated 2026-04-03

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

Local take: Both established village suburbs. Hamilton has dining; Cooks Hill has Darby Street and beach proximity
BUY
Cooks Hill
BUY
Hamilton
82/100
Cooks Hill vibe
82/100
Hamilton vibe

Cooks Hill BUY

Median house $1.8M
Median unit $930k
Growth YoY +9.7%higher
Vibe score 82/100
Pattern Established premium, Darby Street precinct
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 0

Hamilton BUY

Median house $1.2Mlower
Median unit $797k
Growth YoY +7.1%
Vibe score 82/100
Pattern Beaumont Street dining, heritage homes
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 1more
Contamination sites 0

Development Pipeline

Cooks Hill has 0 development applications, 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 31% cheaper than Cooks Hill ($1.8M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Cooks Hill or Hamilton?

It depends on what you're looking for. Cooks Hill has a BUY signal and a vibe score of 82/100, while Hamilton has a BUY 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 Cooks Hill and Hamilton?

Hamilton is $550k cheaper for houses ($1.2M vs $1.8M). Year-on-year growth is +9.7% in Cooks Hill and +7.1% in Hamilton.

Which has more development, Cooks Hill or Hamilton?

Cooks Hill has 0 development applications, while Hamilton has 1 (28 units). More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.