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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hunters Hill - Woolwich's population is around 10,145 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 301 people (3.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,844 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,143 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 3 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 59.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 utilizes 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 statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 625 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 6.1% in total 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 around 23 residential properties granted approval per year, totalling 118 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 12 approvals have been recorded. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new homes are being built at an average value of $908,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill - Woolwich records markedly lower building activity (78.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. New building activity consists of 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. At around 494 people per approval, Hunters Hill - Woolwich indicates a mature market.

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 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, 42 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Woolwich Peninsula Masterplan - Woolwich Dock and Parklands, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Hunters Hill - Woolwich features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and 5.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 5,673 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.9% below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. Based on Census responses, a high 55.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. On the other hand, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.3% of Hunters Hill - Woolwich's workforce compared to 5.3% in Greater Sydney. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.4% while labour force increased by 4.5%, resulting in unemployment falling by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%, with a marginal rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hunters Hill - Woolwich. 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 Hunters Hill - Woolwich's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% 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 exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Hunters Hill - Woolwich SA2's median income among taxpayers is $80,173, with an average of $208,902. This is among the top percentile nationally, and compares to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $87,276 (median) and $227,411 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows the $4000+ earnings band captures 44.7% of the community (4,534 individuals), diverging from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 53.6% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while strong earnings rank residents within 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

Dwelling structure within Hunters Hill - Woolwich, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hunters Hill - Woolwich was well beyond that of Sydney metro, at 44.8%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (33.8%) or rented (21.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Sydney metro average at $4,333, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $540, compared to Sydney metro's $2,427 and $470. Nationally, Hunters Hill - Woolwich's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 75.5% of all households, comprising 41.3% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.7 people matches the Greater Sydney average.

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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 52.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 30.4% in Australia and 32.2% in NSW. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead 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+ – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.2%).

Educational participation is notably 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 high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 85 active transport stops operating within Hunters Hill - Woolwich, comprising a mix of ferry and buses. These stops are serviced by 40 individual routes, collectively providing 3,421 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 154 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A high 55.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 488 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hunters Hill - Woolwich's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hunters Hill - Woolwich, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (9,505 people). This compares to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4% and 6.2% of residents, respectively, while 73.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,418 people), which is higher than the 15.4% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than 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 is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is Christianity, which makes up 64.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hunters Hill - Woolwich are English, comprising 22.5% of the population, Australian, comprising 19.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5% in Hunters Hill - Woolwich (vs 0.3% regionally), Lebanese at 2.1% (vs 2.6%), and Italian at 6.0% (vs 3.4%).

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

The 46-year median age in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 and similarly well above the Australian median of 38. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15 - 24 cohort is notably over-represented (16.5% locally), while 25 - 34 year-olds are under-represented (6.5%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.3% to 16.5% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 4.3% to 3.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Hunters Hill - Woolwich. The 85+ age cohort is projected to grow significantly, expanding by 391 people (72%) from 542 to 934. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 83% of projected growth. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.