Queensland · Postcode 4007
Hamilton postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 5 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Hamilton at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Hamilton ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Hamilton vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hamilton | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,069 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $430 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Hamilton is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4007. It sits about 5 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.6 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hamilton has a population of 8,922 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,069, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 111 (1.2% of residents).
Housing in Hamilton includes a median weekly rent of $430, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 4,174 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 55.0% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hamilton scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Hamilton is served by Hamilton State School.
Hamilton is part of the Brisbane Inner - North statistical area in Queensland.
Hamilton details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4007 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 8,922 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,069/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,225/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 persons |
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population Density | 3489/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 4,174 |
| Australian Citizens | 80.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 111 (1.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.437 |
| Longitude | 153.059 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 5 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - North |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Brisbane |
| State Electorate | Clayfield |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 836 (9.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,035 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,115 (34.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,466 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,480 (16.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 649 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 538 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 317 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 277 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 250 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 107 (1.2%) |
| Dementia | 101 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 346 (8.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,094 (50.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,306 (31.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 382 (9.3%) |
Schools in Hamilton
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Hamilton. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Hamilton
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.