Hunters Hill - Woolwich
Statistical Area - sa2

Hunters Hill - Woolwich is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Hunters Hill - Woolwich's population was 9,844 as of Aug 2021. By Aug 2025, it is estimated to be around 10,145, an increase of 301 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census. This growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,143 as of June 2024 and three additional validated addresses since the Census date. The population density is 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing Hunters Hill - Woolwich in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a 2022 base year, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, 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 demographic trends, Hunters Hill - Woolwich is expected to grow by 625 persons to 2041, an increase of 6.1% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has recorded approximately 23 residential property approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 118 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with one approval so far in FY-26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting new supply has likely met demand, offering good choice for buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,326,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In this financial year, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney, where Hunters Hill - Woolwich records markedly lower building activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, also reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix providing options across different price points. With around 494 people per approval, Hunters Hill - Woolwich indicates a mature market. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain 623 residents by 2041.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 37 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Gladesville Masterplan, Cabarita Park Lighting Upgrade, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Lane Cove Sport & Recreation Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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Hunters Hill - Woolwich ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth was estimated at 11.0%. As of June 2025, 5,893 residents were employed, with a 1.6% lower unemployment rate than Greater Sydney. Workforce participation was 55.7%, below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries included professional & technical (1.5 times the regional average), health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Transport, postal & warehousing was under-represented at 2.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Over June 2024 to June 2025, employment increased by 11.0%, labour force by 11.1%, with unemployment unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. State-level data from Sep-25 showed NSW employment contracted by 0.41%, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts predicted a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth could be around 7.5% in five years and 15.1% in ten years based on industry projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Hunters Hill - Woolwich had a median taxpayer income of $79,612 and an average of $215,456. Nationally, these figures are in the top percentile. Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $88,051 (median) and $238,294 (average), based on a 10.6% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Hunters Hill - Woolwich rank between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 44.7% of residents earning over $4,000 per week, contrasting with surrounding regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 category is predominant at 30.9%. This affluence supports premium retail and service offerings, with housing accounting for 13.5% of income. Residents rank in the 99th percentile for disposable income, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasted with Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hunters Hill - Woolwich stood at 44.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $540, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Hunters Hill - Woolwich's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.5% of all households, consisting of 41.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households making up 1.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is notably high, with 52.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications, surpassing national (30.4%) and NSW (32.2%) averages. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 20.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.2%. Educational participation is high, with 35.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 12.4% in secondary education, 10.4% in primary education, and 7.7% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Hunters Hill - Woolwich, educating approximately 3,906 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1132. Educational provision is split between three primary and three secondary institutions. As an education hub, Hunters Hill - Woolwich has 38.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

The transport analysis indicates 79 active stops within Hunters Hill - Woolwich, offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 39 individual routes, facilitating 2,465 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 154 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency averages 352 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 31 weekly trips per stop.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hunters Hill - Woolwich. Both young and old age cohorts saw low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (9,526 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney.

Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%. The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively. A total of 73.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. As of 2016, the area had 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,371 people), higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hunters Hill-Woolwich had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its residents born overseas and 19.4% speaking languages other than English at home. The dominant religion was Christianity, comprising 64.4%, compared to 48.2% in Greater Sydney. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (22.5%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.5%), all higher than regional averages.

Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) was overrepresented compared to the region's 0.3%, as were Lebanese (2.1% vs 1.5%) and Italian (6.0% vs 5.1%).

Hunters Hill - Woolwich hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is 46 years, which exceeds Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of residents aged 15-24 years in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is notably higher at 16.5%, compared to the Greater Sydney average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 6.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 years has increased from 13.3% to 16.5%, whereas the percentage of residents aged 0 to 4 years has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Hunters Hill - Woolwich. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 395 individuals (73%), reaching a total of 934 residents in this age group. This growth is part of an overall aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 85% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the populations of residents aged 25-34 years and 0-4 years are expected to decline.