Hamilton (Qld)

Population growth drivers in Hamilton are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Hamilton's population is 7,352 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 584 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,768. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 7,312 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,482 persons per square kilometer, placing Hamilton in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Hamilton's population growth rate was 1.9%, outpacing the state average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation, with Hamilton expected to gain 876 persons by 2041, reflecting a total increase of 11.3% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hamilton according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Hamilton has received approximately 10 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 54 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, Hamilton has seen 8.4 new residents per year for every home built between FY21 and FY25. This demand significantly exceeds supply, contributing to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $2,989,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, $5.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Measured against Greater Brisbane, Hamilton has significantly less development activity, 78.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New development consists of 78.0% detached dwellings and 22.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining Hamilton's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (28.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 1202 people per dwelling approval, Hamilton reflects a highly mature market. Future projections estimate Hamilton will add 831 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hamilton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 30 projects that could impact this region. Notable projects include The Gallery, Oriel Park Masterplan by Mirvac, Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing, and The Windermere. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Hamilton maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Hamilton's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in June 2025, matching Greater Brisbane's rate.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of June 2025, 4,809 residents were employed, with a workforce participation rate of 68.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. Hamilton has a notably high concentration in professional & technical services, at 1.5 times the regional average.

Education & training, however, has limited presence with 6.7% employment compared to 9.4% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Hamilton's employment increased by 2.8%, while the labour force grew by 2.9%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Hamilton SA2 had an exceptionally high national income level according to AreaSearch aggregated ATO data for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $68,299 and the average income stood at $131,756. This compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% would be approximately $77,854 (median) and $150,189 (average). Census data shows individual earnings stood out at the 91st percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,198. The earnings profile showed that 31.9% of residents earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (2,345 people), similar to the broader area where 33.3% occupied this range. Notably, 33.2% earned above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperous pockets driving local economic activity. High housing costs consumed 16.3% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 68th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Hamilton features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hamilton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 28.2% houses and 71.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Hamilton's home ownership level was higher at 24.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (24.1%) or rented (51.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamilton was $2,167, matching Brisbane metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $420 compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Hamilton's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hamilton features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 53.5% of all households, including 16.3% couples with children, 29.8% couples without children, and 5.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 46.5%, with lone person households at 41.1% and group households comprising 5.3%. The median household size is 2.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2.

Hamilton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Hamilton's residents aged 15+ have a higher proportion with university qualifications (45.6%) than Queensland (25.7%) or Australia overall (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 26.1% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (14.9%). Educational participation is high, with 26.1% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes tertiary education (9.3%), secondary education (6.0%), and primary education (5.2%).

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

Public transport analysis shows 20 active transport stops operating in Hamilton, consisting of a mix of ferry, train, and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively offering 2,415 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 345 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 120 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Hamilton is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Hamilton shows superior health outcomes with both young and elderly cohorts having low prevalence of common conditions. Approximately 82% of Hamilton's total population (6050 people) has private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 71.3%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.2% and 6.8% respectively. 72.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.7% in Greater Brisbane. Hamilton has a higher proportion of seniors, at 19.7% (1446 people), than Greater Brisbane's 12.2%. Seniors' health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hamilton was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hamilton's population was found to be more linguistically diverse than most local markets, with 17.5% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. Born overseas, 30.7% of Hamilton residents were recorded in the same year. Christianity was identified as the predominant religion, making up 53.8% of Hamilton's population.

Notably, Judaism comprised 0.2%, which is similar to its representation across Greater Brisbane (also 0.2%). In terms of ancestry, the top three groups based on parental country of birth were English at 26.5%, Australian at 19.7%, and Irish at 11.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French was overrepresented at 0.8% compared to 0.7% regionally, Spanish at 0.7% versus 0.5%, and Korean at 0.7% compared to 0.5%.

Hamilton's median age exceeds the national pattern

Hamilton's median age is 42 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and considerably older than Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane's average, Hamilton has a notably over-represented cohort of 55-64 year-olds at 14.9%, while the 5-14 year-old group is under-represented at 6.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 55-64 age group grew from 13.4% to 14.9% of Hamilton's population, while the 25-34 cohort declined from 17.9% to 16.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Hamilton's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 137%, adding 328 residents to reach 569. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 69% of the population growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups.