Hamilton - Broadmeadow

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hamilton - Broadmeadow's population is around 13,347 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 575 people (4.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,772 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,163 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 118 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,977 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hamilton - Broadmeadow's 4.5% growth since the census positions it within 1.4 percentage points of the Rest of NSW (5.9%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Regarding demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected, with the area expected to expand by 1,488 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 9.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Hamilton - Broadmeadow has recorded around 137 residential properties granted approval each year, totalling 688 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 6 approvals have been recorded. With an average of only 0.8 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth that could exceed current expectations, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $416,000—slightly above the regional average—suggesting a focus on quality developments. There have also 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 shows 6.0% detached houses and 94.0% townhouses or apartments. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and suits downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 62.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. At around 482 people per approval, Hamilton - Broadmeadow indicates a mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Hamilton - Broadmeadow will gain 1,303 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 51 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development, Gregson Park Masterplan, and Hamilton South Social Housing Renewal, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Hamilton - Broadmeadow shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Hamilton - Broadmeadow features a well-educated workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. As of December 2025, 7,406 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.6% above Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (68.8% compared to Regional NSW's 61.3%). Based on Census responses, a high 32.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and accommodation & food. The area shows particularly strong specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.9 times the regional level. In contrast, agriculture, forestry & fishing employs just 0.3% of local workers, below Regional NSW's 5.3%. With 1.1 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.5% alongside a 0.5% employment decline, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Regional NSW, where employment contracted by 1.2%, the labour force fell by 0.8%, and unemployment rose 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hamilton - Broadmeadow. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hamilton - Broadmeadow's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Hamilton - Broadmeadow SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $58,950 with the average level standing at $79,644. This is extremely high nationally and compares to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Regional NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,173 (median) and $86,700 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($877 weekly), while household income sits at the 45th percentile. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.1% of the community (3,750 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 29.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 45th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Hamilton - Broadmeadow displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Hamilton - Broadmeadow, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 62.0% houses and 38.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional NSW's 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hamilton - Broadmeadow was lagging that of Regional NSW, at 31.4%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (26.4%) or rented (42.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional NSW average at $2,115, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $380, compared to Regional NSW's $1,733 and $330. Nationally, Hamilton - Broadmeadow's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding 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 dominate at 56.8% of all households, comprising 22.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 43.2%, with lone person households at 35.0% and group households comprising 8.2% of the total. The median household size of 2.2 people is smaller than the Regional 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 37.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 21.3% in Rest of NSW and 26.1% in SA4 region. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 24.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (20.3%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 139 active transport stops operating within Hamilton - Broadmeadow, comprising a mix of train, light rail and buses. These stops are serviced by 112 individual routes, collectively providing 11,980 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 135 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 7% walking and 3% cycling. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A high 32.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 1,711 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 86 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map shows the 100 nearest stops to the location centrepoint.

Health performance in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Hamilton - Broadmeadow, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (~7,794 people), compared to 51.9% across Regional NSW.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 11.6% and 8.7% of residents, respectively, while 63.7% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 63.3% across Regional NSW. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 19.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,608 people), which is lower than the 23.4% in Regional NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 88.1% of its population being citizens, 83.9% born in Australia, and 88.7% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is Christianity, which makes up 45.5% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional NSW.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hamilton - Broadmeadow are English, comprising 28.6% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.8% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 0.9% of Hamilton - Broadmeadow (vs 0.5% regionally), Macedonian at 1.1% (vs 0.4%) and Greek at 2.3% (vs 0.4%).

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

The 39-year median age in Hamilton - Broadmeadow is significantly below Regional NSW's average of 43 while essentially aligned with Australia's 38 years. Relative to Regional NSW, Hamilton - Broadmeadow has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents (17.0%) but fewer 5 - 14 year-olds (8.8%). Following the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 14.9% to 17.0% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 11.0% and the 45 to 54 group dropped from 13.1% to 11.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Hamilton - Broadmeadow's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 25 to 34 group will grow by 25% (562 people), reaching 2,834 from 2,271. Conversely, the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.