Hamersley

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hamersley reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Hamersley's estimated population is around 5,770. This reflects a growth of 561 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,209. The increase is inferred from an AreaSearch estimate of 5,602 residents in Jun 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,743 persons per square kilometer. Hamersley's growth rate of 10.8% since 2021 exceeds the national average of 9.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% 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 post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest an increase just below the median national statistical area level, with Hamersley expected to grow by 498 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 7.3% over 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Hamersley when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Hamersley shows approximately 15 residential properties granted approval each year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 75 homes. So far in FY26, five approvals have been recorded. On average, 6.2 new residents are expected per home built annually between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $439,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

In FY26, $6.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating limited commercial development focus compared to residential. Compared to Greater Perth, Hamersley shows approximately 62% of construction activity per person and ranks among the 63rd percentile nationally, though recent construction activity has intensified. This level is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New developments consist of 87.0% detached houses and 13.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Hamersley's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 230 people per dwelling approval, Hamersley shows a developing market. Population forecasts indicate Hamersley will gain approximately 424 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hamersley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects likely to affect this region. Key initiatives are: Warwick Open Space - Pitch 1 LED Upgrade, Trackless Tram System along Scarborough Beach Road Activity Corridor, Stirling City Centre Redevelopment, and Warwick Quarter. Relevant details for these projects follow.

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Employment conditions in Hamersley demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Hamersley has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0% based on AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025, there are 3,090 residents employed with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation is equal to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, while manufacturing employs only 3.7% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 5.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 4.0%, labour force by 3.4%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamersley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

In financial year 2023, Hamersley suburb had a median taxpayer income of $62,688 and an average income of $80,029. These figures were among the highest in Australia, with Greater Perth's median being $60,748 and average at $80,248. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $68,719 (median) and $87,728 (average), accounting for a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Hamersley's household, family, and personal incomes clustered around the 60th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominated with 33.9% of residents (1,956 people), similar to the broader area where 32.0% occupied this range. After housing costs, 85.9% of income remained for other expenses. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

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

Hamersley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 90.6% houses and 9.5% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Perth metro's structure of 59.6% houses and 40.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamersley stood at 40.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.5% and rented ones at 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Hamersley was $380, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Hamersley's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Hamersley has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.7% of all households, including 34.2% couples with children, 30.1% couples without children, and 11.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up 23.3%, with lone person households at 21.7% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Hamersley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Hamersley trail regional benchmarks, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 37.1% in SA3 area. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (24.1%). Educational participation is notably high, with 26.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.6% in primary education, 7.0% in secondary education, and 4.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows that Hamersley has 34 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 3,058 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 191 meters from their nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages at 436 trips per day, which translates to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Hamersley shows above-average health outcomes with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 59% of its total population (3402 people) has private health cover, which is exceptionally high. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 7.7% and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 70.9% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments compared to Greater Perth's 73.0%. As of the latest data, Hamersley has 20.8% of its population aged 65 and over (1200 people), higher than Greater Perth's 18.3%. Health outcomes among seniors in Hamersley are particularly strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

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

Hamersley's population, as of the 2016 Census, showed higher cultural diversity with 14.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.7%. However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, English (28.6%) and Australian (24.9%) were substantially higher than regional averages of 23.5% and 18.8% respectively. Other ancestry comprised 8.6%, lower than the regional average of 13.8%. Notable divergences included Macedonian at 1.2% (vs 1.5%), Maori at 1.2% (vs 0.5%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

Hamersley's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Hamersley is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, the 65-74 cohort is notably over-represented in Hamersley at 11.6%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has grown from 14.5% to 15.2% of the population, while the 65-74 cohort has declined from 12.8% to 11.6%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Hamersley. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 38%, reaching 591 people from 426. Residents aged 65 and older are anticipated to represent 55% of the population growth, while the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to experience population declines.