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 10,145 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 301 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,844. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: 10,143 in June 2024 and three additional validated addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 2,444 persons per square kilometer, placing Hunters Hill - Woolwich in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.5% of recent population gains.

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 the latest annual ERP population numbers, Hunters Hill - Woolwich is expected to grow by 625 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.1%.

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 properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 118 homes. As of FY-26, 11 approvals have been recorded. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting that new supply has kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $908,000, indicating that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $22.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to Greater Sydney, where Hunters Hill - Woolwich records markedly lower building activity (78.0% below regional average per person). This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 68.0% standalone homes and 32.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments providing options across different price points. Hunters Hill - Woolwich indicates a mature market with around 494 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 623 residents by 2041.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 42 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Woolwich Peninsula Masterplan - Woolwich Dock and Parklands. Relevant projects are listed below.

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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. Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 9.6%.

As of that date, 5754 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.0% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Hunters Hill - Woolwich was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 55.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries of 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. However, 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. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 9.6% while labour force grew by 8.9%, leading to a fall in unemployment of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.4%, with an increase in unemployment of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Hunters Hill - Woolwich's employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolations using industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Hunters Hill - Woolwich SA2's median taxpayer income was $80,173, with an average 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. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $87,276 (median) and $227,411 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, between the 93rd and 99th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 44.7% of individuals earn over $4000 per week (4,534 individuals), contrasting with surrounding regions where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 30.9%. This affluence supports premium retail and service offerings, with 53.6% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income, while strong earnings place residents in the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking is 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, consisted of 70.4% houses and 29.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, above Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in the area was $540, higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hunters Hill - Woolwich's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 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 is high, with 52.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding 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%, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (10.2%). Educational participation is significant, 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, served by 40 routes offering 3,421 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 154 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward, primarily by car (85%), with 5% walking. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 55.8% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 488 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

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. AreaSearch's assessment found very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 94% of the total population (9,505 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 23.8% of residents aged 65 and over (2,418 people), 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.2% of its population born overseas and 19.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hunters Hill-Woolwich, comprising 64.4% of people, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups are English (22.5%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.5%).

Some ethnic groups have notable differences: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.5%, Lebanese at 2.1%, and Italian at 6.0%.

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 higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the 15-24 age cohort is notably over-represented at 16.5% in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.3% to 16.5%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 has declined from 4.3% to 3.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Hunters Hill - Woolwich, with the 85+ age cohort projected to grow by 391 people (72%), from 542 to 934. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 83% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.