Hamilton Lake (suburb)
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Hamilton Lake | |
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 Lake House | |
 Interactive map of Hamilton Lake | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′14″S 175°16′37″E / 37.804°S 175.277°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Local authority | Hamilton City Council |
| Electoral ward | West Ward |
| Area | |
| • Land | 244 ha (600 acres) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 5,070 |
| • Density | 2,080/km2 (5,380/sq mi) |
| Maeroa | Hamilton North | Hamilton Central |
| Frankton |
  Hamilton Lake  |
Hamilton West |
| Deanwell | Melville |
Hamilton Lake is a residential suburb of Hamilton, surrounding Lake Rotoroa and the Hamilton Lake Domain. Domain Drive was rebuilt in 1940[3] and most of the housing in the suburb near the lake had been built by 1943,[4] but development of the area to the south west only began in the 1970s[5] and was continuing in 1995.[6] The roads close to the lake are considered to be amongst Hamilton's premium streets.[7]
Hamilton Lake covers 2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 5,070 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 2,078 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,054 | — |
| 2013 | 3,843 | +3.34% |
| 2018 | 4,140 | +1.50% |
| 2023 | 4,623 | +2.23% |
| The 2006 population is for a smaller area of 1.86 km2. Source: [8][9] | ||
Hamilton Lake had a population of 4,623 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 483 people (11.7%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 780 people (20.3%) since the 2013 census. There were 2,274 males, 2,313 females and 36 people of other genders in 1,734 dwellings.[10] 5.0% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 34.8 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 681 people (14.7%) aged under 15 years, 1,185 (25.6%) aged 15 to 29, 2,142 (46.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 615 (13.3%) aged 65 or older.[8]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 59.4% European (Pākehā); 21.7% Māori; 6.0% Pasifika; 24.6% Asian; 2.8% Middle Eastern, Latin American and African New Zealanders (MELAA); and 2.6% other, which includes people giving their ethnicity as "New Zealander". English was spoken by 95.3%, Māori language by 5.1%, Samoan by 0.8%, and other languages by 20.6%. No language could be spoken by 2.4% (e.g. too young to talk). New Zealand Sign Language was known by 0.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 33.1, compared with 28.8% nationally.[8]
Religious affiliations were 34.7% Christian, 5.0% Hindu, 1.6% Islam, 1.1% Māori religious beliefs, 1.0% Buddhist, 0.5% New Age, 0.1% Jewish, and 4.0% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 46.2%, and 6.2% of people did not answer the census question.[8]
Of those at least 15 years old, 1,362 (34.6%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 1,815 (46.0%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 768 (19.5%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $47,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 525 people (13.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 2,151 (54.6%) people were employed full-time, 447 (11.3%) were part-time, and 132 (3.3%) were unemployed.[8]
| Name | Area (km2) | Population | Density (per km2) | Dwellings | Median age | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Lake North | 0.98 | 2,475 | 2,526 | 984 | 33.1 years | $45,800[11] |
| Hamilton Lake South | 1.47 | 2,148 | 1,461 | 747 | 36.8 years | $50,600[12] |
| New Zealand | 38.1 years | $41,500 |
Education
Hamilton Girls' High School is a single-sex state secondary school for years 9 to 13 with a roll of 1768 as of July 2025.[13] It was founded in 1911 as Hamilton High School, and become single-sex in 1955 when Hamilton Boys' High School was created.[14]
Parks
Hamilton Lake Domain is a 101 hectares (250 acres) park on the east side of the lake. It has a large playground and a cafe.[15]
Innes Common is a sportground on the west side of the lake, primarily used for cricket, hockey and football. It also has a playground.[16]
