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

According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Hunters Hill - Woolwich is approximately 10,036 as of May 2026. This represents an expansion of 192 individuals (2.0%) from the 2021 Census, which recorded 9,844 people. This shift is calculated from the ABS estimated resident population of 10,034 in June 2025 combined with 3 validated new addresses registered after the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,418 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas analyzed by AreaSearch. Inward international migration served as the primary contributor to demographic growth, acting as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times.

AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 districts, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, projections from the NSW State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied. Demographic growth rates across different age cohorts from these sources are extended to all areas for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking at upcoming demographic shifts, population expansion is projected to remain slightly below the median of national statistical regions, with the local population predicted to rise by 541 individuals by 2041 using the most recent annual ERP statistics, which translates to a total increase of 5.4% over the 16 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

On average, Hunters Hill - Woolwich registers approximately 23 new residential building approvals annually, yielding 118 approved dwellings throughout the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 20 during the current FY-26 period. Given the population reduction observed in recent times, this incoming supply has probably matched local demand, ensuring sufficient options for purchasers. Concurrently, new builds carry an average projected construction cost of $908,000, which highlights a developer focus on high-end, premium properties. Furthermore, commercial building approvals have reached $22.7 million during the current financial year, pointing to steady commercial development.

In comparison to the wider Greater Sydney region, Hunters Hill - Woolwich displays significantly lower construction volumes, tracking at 78.0% below the regional per capita average. This limited volume of new building typically sustains demand and reinforces values for existing properties. This rate also sits below national figures, indicating a mature market environment and potential construction constraints. The breakdown of new building activity shows standalone houses accounting for 68.0% and medium-density options like townhouses or apartments making up 32.0%, which introduces a broader array of choices across different pricing levels, ranging from classic family residences to more affordable, smaller options. A ratio of roughly 491 people per residential approval points to a highly established housing market.

Future forecasts indicate that Hunters Hill - Woolwich will add 539 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, new residential supply is expected to easily satisfy demand, creating favorable conditions for home buyers and potentially helping to accommodate growth beyond current demographic forecasts.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in regional infrastructure, major works, and municipal planning strategies. In total, 40 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to influence the local area. Key initiatives include the Gladesville Masterplan, the Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, the Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and the Figtree Park Redevelopment, with the listed items showing those of greatest significance.

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The labour market in Hunters Hill - Woolwich shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

The workforce in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence of professional services, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth of 1.2% over the prior year. By March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,603, while the local unemployment rate sat 1.7% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Workforce participation aligns closely with the Greater Sydney level of 69.1%. Census records show that a substantial 55.8% of the working population operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic-related lockdowns.

The primary employment sectors for local residents consist of professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The locality displays a particularly strong concentration in the professional & technical sector, with employment rates matching 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation, accounting for 2.3% of workers compared to the regional average of 5.3%. This highly residential district appears to offer sparse local employment options, as shown by comparing the count of Census local workers against resident workers.

Based on AreaSearch assessments of SALM and ABS statistics, the latest 12-month window experienced a 1.2% rise in employment alongside a 0.8% expansion of the labor force, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 1.9%, labor force growth of 1.9%, and a marginal reduction in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on potential future demand in Hunters Hill - Woolwich. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely across different industries. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the local employment distribution suggests that local employment could rise by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighted calculation for illustration and does not incorporate local population forecasts.

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

Income benchmarks in the Hunters Hill - Woolwich SA2 are exceptionally high by national standards, according to recent ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year. Within this SA2, taxpayers record a median income of $80,173 and an average income of $208,902, contrasting with the Greater Sydney figures of $60,817 and $83,003. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $88,447 for the median and $230,461 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census confirms that household, family, and individual incomes in Hunters Hill - Woolwich all rank in the top bracket, placing between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationwide. Looking at income brackets, the $4000+ category is the largest, representing 44.7% of residents (4,486 people), whereas the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common regionally at 30.9%. Affluence is widespread, with 53.6% of residents earning more than $3,000 weekly, which underpins premium commercial and retail demand. Housing expenses represent 13.5% of income, and these high earnings place residents in the 98th percentile for disposable income, while the SEIFA index ranks the area in the 10th decile for income.

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

Residential structures in Hunters Hill - Woolwich at the time of the latest Census consisted of 70.4% separate houses and 29.6% other options (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% separate houses and 44.1% other options. Home ownership levels in Hunters Hill - Woolwich were considerably higher than the Sydney metropolitan average, standing at 44.8%, while the remaining properties were either held with a mortgage (33.8%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area stood at $4,333, significantly higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent was $540, compared to the metro average of $470. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Hunters Hill - Woolwich are substantially higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are well above the national median of $375.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households represent the vast majority of local residences at 75.5%, which includes 41.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 24.5%, with single-person households representing 22.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household occupancy stands at 2.7 people, matching the average for Greater Sydney.

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

Academic credentials in Hunters Hill - Woolwich are significantly higher than broader averages, with 52.5% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to national and state rates of 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This educational profile positions the community well for professional opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 32.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational credentials represent 20.7% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.2%).

Enrolment rates in education are high, with 35.2% of local residents actively participating in formal study. This student population includes 12.4% attending secondary school, 10.4% in primary school, and 7.7% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Analysis of transit options indicates there are 85 active transport stops in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, providing a combination of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 40 separate routes, which deliver 3,421 weekly passenger journeys. Transit access is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 154 meters from their nearest stop. Because this is a residential district, most commuters travel out of the area, and private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 85%, while 5% of commuters walk. Average vehicle ownership is 1.5 per household, which is above the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 55.8%, work from home (recorded in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic conditions).

The average frequency of transit services is 488 trips per day across all active routes, which averages out to approximately 40 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

Evaluation of health indicators reveals strong outcomes throughout Hunters Hill - Woolwich, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality figures and chronic illness rates, with low rates of common health conditions observed among both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 94% of the population (9,403 people). This compares to 59.9% across the Greater Sydney region and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent chronic health conditions reported by local residents are arthritis and asthma, which affect 7.4% and 6.2% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 73.8% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 74.6% in Greater Sydney. Residents aged 65 and older account for 23.5% of the local population (2,361 people), which exceeds the Greater Sydney average of 15.5%. Health profiles for seniors are particularly positive, with national benchmarks for this group exceeding those of the general population.

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 exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most Australian local markets, with 28.2% of the population born outside Australia and 19.4% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, accounting for 64.4% of the population, compared to a rate of 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

Regarding family heritage (parents' countries of birth), the three most common ancestries in Hunters Hill - Woolwich are English at 22.5%, Australian at 19.5%, and Irish at 10.5%. There are also distinct variations in other backgrounds: Hungarian heritage is overrepresented at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Lebanese stands at 2.1% (compared to 2.6% regionally), and Italian represents 6.0% (compared to 3.4% regionally).

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

The median age of 45 years in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Relative to Greater Sydney, the area has a larger share of residents aged 15 - 24 (17.0%) but fewer aged 25 - 34 (7.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 13.3% to 17.0%. In contrast, the 0 to 4 group declined from 4.3% to 3.1%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 15.0% to 13.9%. Projections for 2041 indicate notable shifts in the local age profile. The population aged 85 and over is expected to grow by 71% (377 people), rising from 529 to 907. The combined groups aged 65 and older will represent 84% of total population growth, pointing to an aging demographic profile, while the cohorts aged 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 are expected to decrease in size.