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 is 10,036 as of May 2026. This shows an increase of 192 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,844. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 10,034 in June 2025 and three additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,418 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections for areas not covered by this data, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas until 2041. Based on demographic trends, the area is expected to grow by 541 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.4% over the sixteen 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 23 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 118 homes. As of FY-26, 18 approvals have been granted. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice. Developers target the premium market segment, with average construction values at $908,000 for new homes.

This financial year, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill-Woolwich has 78.0% lower building activity per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 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.

Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimates forecast an increase of 539 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 40 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Figtree Park Redevelopment. 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 a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 2.3% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.4%.

As of that date, 5,673 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Sydney's 68.8%. According to Census responses, 55.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment among residents were professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance.

Professional & technical services had particularly high representation, at 1.5 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing was under-represented, with only 2.3% of Hunters Hill-Woolwich's workforce compared to Greater Sydney's 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 4.5%, and unemployment fell by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.2% and labour force growth of 2.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment 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 employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

In AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Hunters Hill - Woolwich SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $80,173 and an average income of $208,902. This places it in the top percentile nationally compared to Greater Sydney's median of $60,817 and average of $83,003. By March 2026, based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32%, estimated incomes would be approximately $88,447 (median) and $230,461 (average). Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile reveals that 44.7% of individuals earn 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 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

In Hunters Hill-Woolwich, as per the latest Census data, 70.4% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 29.6% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Sydney metropolitan areas where 55.9% of dwellings are houses and 44.1% are other types. Home ownership in Hunters Hill-Woolwich stood at 44.8%, with mortgaged dwellings accounting for 33.8% and rented ones making up 21.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427. The median weekly rent in Hunters Hill-Woolwich was $540, compared to $470 in Sydney metro areas. Nationally, Hunters Hill-Woolwich's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national average of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for 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 aligns with 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

Hunters Hill - Woolwich has a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 52.5% of residents aged 15+ have 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 at 15.8% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Vocational pathways account for 20.7%, 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.

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

Hunters Hill-Woolwich has 85 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, facilitating 3,421 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 154 meters to the nearest stop. The area is predominantly residential, with most commuters traveling outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 85% of residents, while walking accounts for 5%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.5 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 55.8% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 488 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 40 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. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (9,403 people), compared to 59.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.4 and 6.2% of residents respectively. 73.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 74.6% across Greater Sydney. The area has 23.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,361 people), which is higher than the 15.5% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors were 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 has a population that is more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 28.2% born overseas and 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hunters Hill-Woolwich, accounting for 64.4%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (22.5%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.5%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.5%) and Italian (6.0%) groups are overrepresented in Hunters Hill-Woolwich compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 3.4%, respectively.

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

The median age in Hunters Hill - Woolwich is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill - Woolwich has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 13.3% to 17.0%, while the 0-4 age group decreased from 4.3% to 3.1%. The 45-54 age group also declined, from 15.0% to 13.9%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Hunters Hill - Woolwich's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 71%, reaching 907 people from 529. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 84% of total population growth. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.