Nawton is a suburb of Hamilton and was named after the city in North Yorkshire, England.
Today Nawton is a community suburb with modest homes dominant in the area. Nawton residents enjoy access to a range of parks and domains throughout the area, including Dominion Park and Elliot Park, all of which contain great outdoor opportunities for the whole family. Nawton contains a good range of local amenities such as a supermarket, specialty stores and a small selection of dining options. Further entertainment, clothing and dining options are available in central Hamilton.
Dinsdale itself was mostly developed in more recent years.
Today Dinsdale is largely a residential suburb with most homes on the hillside commanding views across the city. Many residents commute between Dinsdale and Hamilton for work and the suburb is popular with families. Bremworth Park provides walking, picnic and sporting opportunities, and the suburb is also close to Raglan Beach. Dinsdale is close to a range of amenities including a supermarket, pharmacy, petrol station, post office, bookstore and medical centre. Further amenities and entertainment venues are available in nearby central Hamilton.