Poole Bridge, the southern terminus of the A350 road, connects the suburb with the town centre.

Hamworthy is the location of the Port of Poole ferry passenger terminal and cargo handling operations.

The Roman Emperor, Vespasian, brought the Second Augustan Legion to the harbour in 43 AD and founded Hamworthy.

The Romans made use of Poole Harbour, and built a road from Hamworthy which supplied a fortress at Lake Farm, Ashington and a settlement at Vindocladia (Bradbury Rings).

The closure of Poole Power Station in the early 1990s and of other industrial sites close to the bridge has provided an area for regeneration.

The groups records show a Youth Section meeting in Hamworthy under the name of 1st Hamworthy since the original Boy Brigade unit opened in 1883, this unit then transferred membership to the Scout Association in 1908 to become the current Group that exists today.

Turlin Moor Recreation Ground is also home to Poole Rugby Football Club.