start with a visit
So you’ve made the biggest step: to come for a visit.
The best way to decide about moving to or investing in a new destination is to visit and get a strong picture of all aspects of the region.
As the centre of an expansive and wealthy pastoral industry for over 160 years, Greater Hamilton has become a thriving and diverse region of towns including Hamilton, Balmoral, Branxholme, Byaduk, Cavendish, Coleraine, Dunkeld, Glenthompson, Penshurst and Tarrington.
The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. It offers a secure, rural setting, an enviable climate and excellent health and community services. Whether you choose country acres, a period home or a modern townhouse, realistic real estate prices mean you can genuinely afford to enjoy your choice of lifestyle.
Outstanding sporting, recreational and leisure services make for a spirited, energetic population endowed with an exceptional natural environment. It won’t take long to settle in – our active business associations and community will help you develop new contacts, support networks and social opportunities.
With all of this on offer, a better lifestyle is waiting for you – just a few hours away!
LIFESTYLE
AUSTRALIA’S MOST LIVEABLE PROVINCAL COMMUNITY.
Greater Hamilton’s 17,000-strong population enjoys superior leisure and medical facilities, prestigious schools and tertiary institutions. A sophisticated arts culture and a thriving retail and hospitality sector inject vibrancy, while breathtaking landscapes add to the strong sense of place.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
RELAXED LIVING STANDARDS WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
Just imagine no daily commute, and ultra-affordable housing options. Whether you choose country acres, a period home or a modern townhouse, Greater Hamilton’s realistic real estate prices mean you can genuinely afford to enjoy your choice of lifestyle, with ample room for cars, kids, pets, gardens and guests.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
THE GATEWAY TO A WIDE VARIETY OF JOBS.
Greater Hamilton offers a solid platform for employment. Its strength lies in its business and industry diversity and leading-edge technologies. If you are looking for a career or tree change, demand for skilled expertise is high, with opportunities in Health, Education, Finance, Law, Media, Telecommunications, IT, and Agriculture.
COMMUNITY
A STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Greater Hamilton’s safe and secure environment has a strong community spirit demonstrated by the high number of social and sporting clubs, special interest groups and volunteer organisations. A busy events calendar that includes festivals, markets and musical performances offers additional opportunities to connect with locals and visitors.
SCHOOL AND EDUCATION
PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOLS AND TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS.
Greater Hamilton is renowned for its quality education. The region has a long-standing reputation for its exceptional day and boarding schools offering first-rate facilities, small class sizes, beautiful grounds and broad curriculums. It also offers a strong platform for vocational and life training with diverse post-secondary education options.
TECHNOLOGY
STAYING CONNECTED.
Greater Hamilton’s advanced digital economy is transforming production, supply chain and marketing processes. The region has capitalised on the opportunities enabled by high speed broadband Internet in order to develop a strong local digital ecosystem, a more digitally connected community, and an economy that can rapidly respond to business opportunities.
EXPLORE OUR BEAUTIFUL TOWNS
MEET THE LOCALS
MICHAEL & MATILDA, HENTY ESTATE WINES
Two Chefs who fell in love, moved to regional Victoria, started a young family and established a local hero restaurant in Tarrington – and ten years later bought a long-established vineyard just outside of Hamilton. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it is the life of Michael and Matilda from Henty Estate Wines.
”When we were considering moving here, we were choosing a place where we could settle down and start our family. It was important to know that this was a community that we wanted children to be in. We love Hamilton, we really love the community and there was no question we would start our family and business here. ”
Michael and Matilda are proud of their wines that are grown, made and bottled entirely on the estate. Their wines are of the highest quality with great regional character.
MEET THE LOCALS
LOUISE, THE REGENT FLORIST, HAMILTON
Two Chefs who fell in love, moved to regional Victoria, started a young family and established a local hero restaurant in Tarrington – and ten years later bought a long-established vineyard just outside of Hamilton. It sounds like a fairy tale, but it is the life of Michael and Matilda from Henty Estate Wines.
”When we were considering moving here, we were choosing a place where we could settle down and start our family. It was important to know that this was a community that we wanted children to be in. We love Hamilton, we really love the community and there was no question we would start our family and business here. ”
Michael and Matilda are proud of their wines that are grown, made and bottled entirely on the estate. Their wines are of the highest quality with great regional character.
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
LOCAL SERVICES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The Greater Hamilton Community Directory provides information on our community groups, support groups, volunteer associations, sporting groups and associated services located within the Southern Grampians Shire Council.
SHOP LOCAL: BUSINESS DIRECTORY
LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS.
Supporting small business and actively engaging in our community is at the heart of who we are in Greater Hamilton. Help keep it beating strong by supporting our local businesses by shopping local, using local services first, and supporting community organisations.
We’ve made it easy to search local businesses and community organisations by business type and location – within Greater Hamilton.