Hunters Hill - Woolwich

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 the 2021 Census. As of Nov 2025, it is around 10,145, reflecting an increase of 301 people (3.1%) since the Census date. This change is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,143 in June 2024 and three additional validated addresses since then. The population density as of Nov 2025 is approximately 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Interstate migration contributed about 59.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Hunters Hill - Woolwich are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Hunters Hill - Woolwich is expected to grow by 625 persons to reach a total population of approximately 10,770 by 2041, reflecting an increase of around 6.1% over the 17 years.

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 over the past five financial years, totalling 118 homes. As of FY-26, nine approvals have been recorded. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering good choices for buyers. The average construction value of new homes is $908,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In this financial year, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, showing moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Sydney, where Hunters Hill-Woolwich records 78.0% lower building activity per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. The new building activity comprises approximately 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, providing options across different price points. With around 494 people per approval, Hunters Hill-Woolwich indicates a mature market with population forecasts estimating an increase of 623 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Hunters Hill - Woolwich will gain 623 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones are Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Woolwich Peninsula Masterplan - Woolwich Dock and Parklands. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Hunters Hill - Woolwich performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Hunters Hill-Woolwich has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.2% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.6%. As of September 2025, 5754 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, and workforce participation was 55.7% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area has a notable concentration in professional & technical services, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.3% of Hunters Hill-Woolwich's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 9.6%, labour force increased by 8.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National forecasts suggest employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years in Hunters Hill-Woolwich, based on industry-specific 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 SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $79,612 and an average of $215,456. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median of $56,994 and average of $80,856. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $89,651 and an average of $242,625, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022. Census data reveals Hunters Hill - Woolwich's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 44.7% of residents earn over $4,000 per week (4,534 individuals), unlike 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 98th 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

Hunters Hill-Woolwich's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hunters Hill-Woolwich stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged properties at 33.8% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in the area was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Hunters Hill-Woolwich's 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, including 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%. 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 higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 52.5% of residents aged 15 years and over hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 32.2% in NSW. Bachelor degrees are the most common 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 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 10.5% and certificates 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.

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

Hunters Hill-Woolwich has 79 active public transport stops, offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 39 unique routes, facilitating 2,465 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 154 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 352 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 31 weekly trips per individual 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 have a low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (9,526 people), compared to 62.1% across Greater Sydney and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 73.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. As of June 20XX (the date provided in the original text), the area has 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,371 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hunters Hill - Woolwich was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hunters Hill-Woolwich has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 19.4% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hunters Hill-Woolwich, accounting for 64.4%, compared to 48.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (22.5%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.5%), all higher than regional averages of 14.6%, 13.8%, and 5.5% respectively.

Notably, Hungarian, Lebanese, and Italian ethnicities are overrepresented in Hunters Hill-Woolwich compared to regional figures: Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.3%, Lebanese at 2.1% vs 1.5%, and Italian at 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 above the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney's average, the 15-24 age group is notably higher at 16.5% locally, while the 25-34 age group is lower at 6.6%. According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.3% to 16.5%, and the 0-4 age group has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 395 people (73%), from 538 to 934. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 85% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.