Hamilton Hill

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

Hamilton Hill's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 13,098. This figure reflects an increase of 1,771 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,327. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 12,679 following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 233 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,978 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Hamilton Hill's growth rate of 15.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%) and was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project an above median growth for national statistical areas, with Hamilton Hill expected to expand by 2,767 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 17.9% over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Hamilton Hill was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Hamilton Hill has received approximately 88 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years ending FY25. This totals an estimated 440 homes. In FY26, up to May, 50 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 3.2 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $11.2 million. Hamilton Hill records about three-quarters of Greater Perth's building activity per person and ranks in the 81st percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 65% detached dwellings and 35% townhouses or apartments.

Hamilton Hill reflects a developing area with around 131 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 2,348 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure. Average expected construction cost value for new dwellings is $336,000.

Hamilton Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include Shoreline North Coogee, OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge, and Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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Employment drivers in Hamilton Hill are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Hamilton Hill's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.0% as of an unspecified past year, with estimated employment growth of 3.9%.

As of September 2025, 7,077 residents were employed, but the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Perth's by 3.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation was lower at 61.4% compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance had employment levels 1.2 times the regional average, while mining had limited presence with 5.2% employment compared to the regional 7.0%.

The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force by 4.5%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Perth had employment growth of 2.9% and marginal unemployment increase. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local projections based on Hamilton Hill's employment mix suggested a slightly lower growth rate of 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hamilton Hill's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2023 was $50,698. The average income stood at $63,774 during the same period. These figures are below Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth project Hamilton Hill's median income to be approximately $55,575 and the average to be around $69,909. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Hamilton Hill rank at the 34th percentile, family incomes at the 38th percentile, and personal incomes at the 41st percentile. The predominant income category in Hamilton Hill is $1,500 - 2,999, with 31.6% of locals falling into this range. This is similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this income bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 25th percentile.

Hamilton Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hamilton Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 88.2% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamilton Hill was at 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.8% and rented ones at 36.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent in Hamilton Hill was $320, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Hamilton Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 60.1% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.9%, with lone person households at 34.5% and group households comprising 5.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Hamilton Hill shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Tertiary education reaches 28.8% of Hamilton Hill residents aged 15 and above. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.6% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 10.5% while certificates make up 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 91 active transport stops operating in Hamilton Hill. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 12 individual routes. They collectively provide 2,721 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 179 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 388 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Hamilton Hill are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Hamilton Hill's health indicators show below-average results compared to other areas. Common health conditions are more prevalent here across all age groups, with mental health issues affecting 10.0% of residents and arthritis impacting 7.9%.

Approximately 68.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.9% in Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.4%, with 2,410 people falling into this category, compared to 14.8% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Hamilton Hill are above average and better than those seen in the general population.

Hamilton Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hamilton Hill's cultural diversity was evident with 22.8% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, and 34.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hamilton Hill, comprising 41.4% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.4%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (10.6%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian was overrepresented at 2.0%, French at 1.2%, and Italian at 8.6%.

Hamilton Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Hamilton Hill 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, Hamilton Hill has a notably higher percentage of people aged 35-44 (16.7% locally vs Greater Perth's average) and a lower percentage of people aged 5-14 (9.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group grew from 15.0% to 16.7%, while the 45-54 cohort declined from 13.2% to 12.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hamilton Hill. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 35%, adding 422 people and reaching a total of 1,628 from the current 1,205. This growth is led by residents aged 65 and older, who represent 50% of the anticipated population growth. The 5-14 age group is expected to grow at a more modest rate of 1%.