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 is 10,145 as of Aug 2025. This shows an increase of 301 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,844. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,143 in June 2024 and three additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.5% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, 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 demographic trends and latest population numbers, the area is expected to grow by 625 persons to 2041, an increase of 6.1% over those 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 recorded approximately 13 residential property approvals annually. The ABS produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 67 approvals from FY20 to FY25 and one so far in FY26. The population has declined recently; however, new supply appears to be meeting demand, offering good options for buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $1,326,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

In FY26, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill-Woolwich has 80.0% lower building activity per person and is also below national average, reflecting its mature status and possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 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. Population forecasts predict an increase of 623 residents by 2041; building activity appears to be keeping pace with growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Population forecasts indicate Hunters Hill - Woolwich will gain 623 residents through to 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 37 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Gladesville Masterplan, Cabarita Park Lighting Upgrade (scheduled for completion on 19th March 2022), Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment (commenced in July 2021 and expected to finish by June 2023), and Lane Cove Sport & Recreation Centre (opened on 8th December 2021). The following list details projects likely to be 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 a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Unemployment stands at 2.5%, lower than Greater Sydney's 4.2%.

Employment grew by 11.0% in the year to June 2025. Key industries include professional & technical, 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. Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, at 2.3% compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%.

Employment opportunities appear limited locally, as indicated by Census data. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 11.0%, labour force by 11.1%, with unemployment essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%. NSW employment contracted by 0.41% to Sep-25, losing 19,270 jobs, with a state unemployment rate of 4.3%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hunters Hill - Woolwich's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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 income among taxpayers of $79,612 and an average of $215,456. These figures place it in the top percentile nationally. In comparison, Greater Sydney's median was $56,994 with an average of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year 2022 to March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $88,051 (median) and $238,294 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Hunters Hill - Woolwich rank between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows that 44.7% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week, while surrounding regions have a higher proportion earning between $1,500 and $2,999. This affluence supports premium retail and service offerings in the district. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, with residents ranking in the 99th percentile for disposable income. 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 structure, as per the latest Census, had 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hunters Hill-Woolwich stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, exceeding Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in Hunters Hill-Woolwich was $540, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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. This compares to national figures of 30.4% and state figures of 32.2%. 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+, 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. There are six schools operating within Hunters Hill - Woolwich, educating approximately 3,906 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement, with an ICSEA score of 1132. Educational provision is split between three primary and three secondary institutions. Hunters Hill - Woolwich functions as an education hub, with 38.5 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 13.2. This attracts students from surrounding communities.

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 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,465 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 154 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 352 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 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 a 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. Meanwhile, 73.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 23.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,371 people), 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.

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's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 28.2% born overseas and 19.4% speaking a language 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 (0.5%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Lebanese (2.1%) and Italian (6.0%) are also more prevalent in Hunters Hill-Woolwich than regionally at 1.5% and 5.1% respectively.

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

The median age in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 15-24 in Hunters Hill - Woolwich has increased from 13.3% in the 2021 Census to 16.5%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 0-4 has decreased from 4.3% to 3.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 395 (73%), reaching 934, while those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 85% of this growth. However, the cohorts aged 25-34 and 0-4 are anticipated to experience population declines.