Hamilton - Broadmeadow
Statistical Area - sa2

Hamilton - Broadmeadow has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Hamilton-Broadmeadow's population was 12,772 as of the 2021 Census. By Nov 2025, it is around 13,192, reflecting a 3.3% increase since the census. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. The population density is 1,954 persons per square kilometer. Hamilton-Broadmeadow's growth rate of 3.3% since the Census is close to the non-metro average of 5.1%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a 2022 base year. For uncovered areas, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a 2021 base year. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas from 2032 to 2041. Based on current trends, Hamilton-Broadmeadow is expected to increase by around 11.1% to 15,260 persons by 2041.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hamilton - Broadmeadow among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Hamilton - Broadmeadow has recorded approximately 137 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling 688 homes. In FY26 so far, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This suggests new construction is matching or outpacing demand, providing more options for buyers and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations.

The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $416,000, slightly above the regional average. There have been $180.5 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Hamilton - Broadmeadow shows 93.0% higher new home approvals per person, creating greater choice for buyers. New building activity consists of approximately 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living which creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant shift from existing housing patterns, currently at 62.0% houses, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Hamilton - Broadmeadow indicates a mature market with around 482 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 1,458 residents through to 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 52 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Hunter Indoor Sports Centre, Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development, and Transport Oriented Development Area - Hamilton Station. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hamilton - Broadmeadow remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Hamilton Broadmeadow has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 4.2%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year as of June 2025.

In this month, 7,468 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.2%, which is 0.5% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Hamilton Broadmeadow is notably high at 61.6%, compared to Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Employment among residents is concentrated in healthcare & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food services. The area displays strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 0.3% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. As per the Census, there are 1.1 workers for every resident, indicating that Hamilton Broadmeadow functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force increased by 2.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an increase in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton Broadmeadow's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows Hamilton - Broadmeadow had a median taxpayer income of $55,490 and an average income of $76,959 in financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Rest of NSW's median of $49,459 and average of $62,998. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $62,487 and $86,664 respectively, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 64th percentile ($877 weekly), while household income is at the 46th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 28.1% of locals (3,706 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, consistent with broader regional trends showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 45th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hamilton - Broadmeadow's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.0% houses and 38.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro NSW's 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamilton - Broadmeadow was 31.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 26.4% and rented ones at 42.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,115, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $400. Nationally, Hamilton - Broadmeadow's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,115 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $380 compared to the national figure of $375.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 56.8% of all households, including 22.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 43.2%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 8.2%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Hamilton - Broadmeadow exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is significantly higher than broader benchmarks. 37.1% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 21.3% in the rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.1% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in tertiary education, 8.5% in primary education, and 6.2% pursuing secondary education. There are 7 schools operating within Hamilton - Broadmeadow, educating approximately 3,586 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1069). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 1 K-12 school, with a specialist school addressing specific learning needs. Hamilton - Broadmeadow functions as an education hub, with 27.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.6. This attracts students from surrounding communities. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hamilton-Broadmeadow has 126 active public transport stops. These include train, light rail, and bus services. There are 112 individual routes operating weekly, serving a total of 14,268 passenger trips.

Residents have excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 137 meters from their nearest stop. The service frequency is 2,038 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately 113 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hamilton - Broadmeadow faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 58% of the total population (7,624 people) have private health cover, compared to 55.6% across Rest of NSW.

Mental health issues impact 11.6% of residents, while arthritis affects 8.7%. Around 63.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,550 people), higher than the 16.7% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hamilton-Broadmeadow, as per the 2016 Census, had a cultural diversity score below average. Its population was predominantly Australian-born citizens with English as their primary language: 88.1% were citizens, 83.9% born in Australia, and 88.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, comprising 45.5% of the population.

However, Judaism showed a slight overrepresentation with 0.1%, compared to the regional average of 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (28.6%), Australian (25.8%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.8%), Macedonian (1.1% vs regional 0.8%), and Greek (2.3% vs regional 0.8%) were overrepresented in Hamilton-Broadmeadow.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is 39 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 but essentially aligned with Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Hamilton - Broadmeadow has a higher concentration of residents aged 25-34 (16.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 14.9% to 16.6%, while the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 decreased from 12.7% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hamilton - Broadmeadow's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 29%, reaching 2,834 people from 2,193. Conversely, the 5-14 and 65-74 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.