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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, the population of Hamilton Hill was estimated at around 13,100 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,773 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,327. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 12,679 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 234 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,978 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hamilton Hill's growth rate of 15.7% since the 2021 census exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends project 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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Hamilton Hill has received around 88 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 440 homes. So far in FY-26, 50 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.2 people move to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand outpaces supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $336,000.

In FY-26, there have been $11.2 million in commercial approvals, signifying steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 81st percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 65.0% detached dwellings and 35.0% townhouses or apartments, offering a mix of medium-density options across price brackets.

With around 131 people per approval, Hamilton Hill reflects a developing area with steady market conditions. Population forecasts indicate Hamilton Hill will gain approximately 2,346 residents by 2041.

Hamilton Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Shoreline North Coogee, OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge, and Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy. The following list details those likely most 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 September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of that month, 7,077 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 3.1% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Hamilton Hill was broadly similar to Greater Perth's figure of 71.6%. Census responses indicated that only 8.2% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance had employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average, while mining had limited presence with 5.2% employment compared to the regional average of 7.0%.

Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force increased by 4.5%, and unemployment rose by 0.6 percentage points in Hamilton Hill. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton Hill's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hamilton Hill's median income among taxpayers was $50,698 in FY2023. The average income stood at $63,774 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Hamilton Hill's median income will be approximately $55,575 and the average will be around $69,909, based on a 9.62% Wage Price Index growth since FY2023. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hamilton Hill rank modestly, between the 28th and 41st percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 31.6% of locals (4,139 people), falling within the $1,500 - 2,999 category. This is similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hamilton Hill, 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hamilton Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamilton Hill was at 28.4%, similar to Perth metro's level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (36.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than the Perth metro average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure stood at $320, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Hamilton Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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% and certificates for 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

Hamilton Hill has 92 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2,721 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 179 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential zone, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 81% of residents, while only 8% use trains and 6% buses. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.2, lower than the regional norm.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.2% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. On average, there are 388 trips daily across all routes, amounting 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 shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~6,880 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth. Mental health issues impact 10.0% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.9%. A total of 68.3% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,449 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than 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 had a higher level of cultural diversity than most local markets, with 22.8% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 34.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hamilton Hill, accounting for 41.4% of people. However, Judaism was notably overrepresented, comprising 0.2% of Hamilton Hill's population compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (26.4%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (10.6%). There were significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Croatian was overrepresented at 2.0% compared to 0.8% regionally, French at 1.2% versus 0.5%, and Italian at 8.6% versus 4.2%.

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 individuals aged 35-44 (16.8% locally vs. an average) and a lower percentage of individuals aged 5-14 (9.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.0% to 16.8%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 13.2% to 12.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hamilton Hill. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 396 people and reaching a total of 1,628 from the current 1,231. In contrast, the 35-44 age group is expected to grow by only 1%, adding just 12 residents.