Hamilton North, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hamilton North Newcastle, New South Wales
Hamilton North Location in Newcastle, Australia
Population	869 (2016 census)
• Density	1,090/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2292
Area	0.8 km2 (0.3 sq mi)
Location	4 km (2 mi) WNW of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Newcastle
Parish	Newcastle
State electorate(s)	Newcastle
Federal Division(s)	Newcastle
Suburbs around Hamilton North: Georgetown Mayfield Islington Broadmeadow Hamilton North Hamilton Broadmeadow Broadmeadow Hamilton

Hamilton North is a suburb located inside the city of Newcastle, in New South Wales, Australia. It is about 4 kilometers (or 2.5 miles) west of Newcastle's main city center.

Exploring Hamilton North

Hamilton North is a part of the larger city of Newcastle. A suburb is like a neighborhood, usually a residential area, that is part of a bigger city or town. Hamilton North is known as an "inner suburb" because it's quite close to the heart of Newcastle.

Where is Hamilton North?

Hamilton North is located in a great spot within Newcastle. It's just a short distance from the main city area, which means people living there can easily get to shops, schools, and other important places.

Nearby Suburbs

Hamilton North is surrounded by several other interesting suburbs. To the north, you'll find Mayfield. To the east is Hamilton, and to the west and south is Broadmeadow. These nearby areas help make Hamilton North a connected part of the Newcastle community.

People and Area

In 2016, a study called the Census found that about 869 people lived in Hamilton North. The suburb covers a small area, about 0.8 square kilometers (or 0.3 square miles). This makes it a cozy and close-knit community.

How Hamilton North is Governed

Like all places in Australia, Hamilton North has different levels of government that help run things.

Local Government

Hamilton North is part of the City of Newcastle local government area. This means that local decisions about things like parks, roads, and waste collection are made by the Newcastle City Council.

State and Federal Government

For bigger decisions, Hamilton North is represented in both the state and federal governments.

• In the state government of New South Wales, it's part of the Newcastle electoral district. This district has a representative who speaks for the area in the state parliament.
• In the federal government of Australia, it's part of the Division of Newcastle. This division has a representative who speaks for the area in the national parliament in Canberra.