HISTORY
Hamilton and Kingsford Smith Road were originally built as a gateway between Brisbane and the Women’s Jail in Eagle Farm by convict labour in the 1820’s. Hamilton was a separate town until 1924, when it was finally integrated as part of the Brisbane City. Mostly farmland, the floods in 1890 and 1893 saw many farmers re-build their homes at the top of the hill and divide the lower farmland into smaller estates. This has seen a variety of styles of houses, including Victorian, Georgian, Queenslander, Colonial and Tudor still available today.
REAL ESTATE & DESIGN
Resting along the northern bank of the serpentine Brisbane River, Hamilton is dominated by the “Hamilton Hill” which offers residents prestige views of the Brisbane CBD, Mt Coot-tha and Moreton Bay. One of the older suburbs, Hamilton has long been known as an “old wealth suburb” of Brisbane, along with Ascot and Clayfield. Sporting both classic, multi-million dollar homes, as well as modern units, houses and townhouses, Hamilton also has its fair share of 1970’s style brick units, which offer affordable living in a prestige suburb.
SHOPPING
Kingsford Smith Drive leads directly into the Brisbane CBD, ideal for boutique shopping and the Queen Street Mall. Being so close to the city, most bus lines service the area as they make their way into Brisbane. The International Cruise Terminal, Portside, now offers fantastic shopping, and new stages of development are currently underway.
SPORTS AND FITNESS
Along the bank of the Brisbane River you will see many fitness fanatics walking, jogging or riding at any time of the day. The picturesque river offers beautiful views, especially at dusk and during the evening, making this a favourite walking track. Hamilton also has many gyms, including 24 hour gyms, health spas and sports centres.
DISTANCE FROM CBD & TRANSPORTATION
Located only 7km from the Brisbane CBD, Hamilton is THE suburb to be in, if you prefer to be removed from the hustle and bustle of the CBD, but still within the inner-suburbs. Kingsford Smith Drive and Racecourse Road are both hubs for public transport, with most bus lines servicing the area.
FAMOUS LANDMARKS
Presumably one of the most iconic pubs in Queensland is the Breakfast Creek Hotel – with the suburb named after the very first innkeeper of the hotel, residents of Hamilton really feel the heritage of the pub. Offering bistro and a la carte meals, as well as sports bars, the Breakfast Creek Hotel is a stop for all. The International Cruise Terminal is also a famous landmark with P &O ships docking there almost every weekend, as well as other luxury cruise liners, and has a fantastic shopping precinct as well. Historically, Toorak House is comfortably the largest single estate in the suburb, and famously has two alpacas on the land. Built almost entirely of Sandstone, the property is heritage listed, but is privately owned. The property is reputedly valued in the tens of millions of dollars.
RESTAURANTS & CAFES
Both Racecourse Road and Kingsford Smith Drive are well renowned for their restaurants and nightlife, including the Breakfast Creek Hotel and Brett’s Wharf. If this doesn’t tickle your fancy, there are many boutique and chic cafes, restaurants and eateries to suit any lifestyle and cater for every budget.
SCHOOLS, EDUCATION & INSTITUTIONS
Hamilton State School is the local primary school option and its catchment zone includes some areas of Ascot, Doomben and Pinkenba. St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School in Ascot offers non-government schooling options, as does nearby Clayfield College.