Hamilton South

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Hamilton South statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,913 people. This figure reflects a decrease of 144 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,057 people in the Hamilton South (SA2). The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and analysis of resident populations using the latest ERP data release by the ABS from June 2024. This results in a population density ratio of 3,288 persons per square kilometer for the area, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population growth during recent periods for this area.

AreaSearch's projections for the Hamilton South (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and NSW State Government SA2-level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These aggregations indicate that the Hamilton South statistical area (Lv2) is expected to experience population growth just below the median for Australian non-metropolitan areas by 2041. According to these projections, the area's population is anticipated to increase by 421 persons between now and 2041, reflecting a gain of approximately 17.1% over this period.

The level of residential development activity in Hamilton South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Hamilton South's development activity is minimal, averaging less than one approval per year over five years. This low level reflects the rural nature of the area where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Hamilton South has notably less construction activity compared to Rest of NSW and its development levels are below national averages.

Hamilton South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Lingard Private Hospital Expansion, The Merewether Residences, Parkway Avenue Roundabout Safety Improvements, and Rail Bridge Row Affordable Housing Development. The following list details those of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Hamilton South face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hamilton South has an educated workforce with prominent professional services. Its unemployment rate is 7.6%, having increased by 1.4 percentage points from September 2024 to September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.1%. As of September 2025, 2,006 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.8% higher than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation in Hamilton South is 52.7%, below Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services.

The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, comprising only 0.4% of Hamilton South's workforce compared to 5.3% in Rest of NSW. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population with resident population. In the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.1%, labour force increased by 2.6%, and unemployment rose by 1.4 percentage points in Hamilton South. Conversely, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points during the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reports Hamilton South's median income among taxpayers at $48,644 and average at $67,682. These figures align with national averages. Rest of NSW has a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $52,954 (median) and $73,679 (average). According to 2021 Census figures, household, family, and personal incomes in Hamilton South rank modestly, between the 30th and 42nd percentiles. Income distribution shows 22.1% of residents earning within the $400 - $799 range, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 29.9%. Hamilton South has a diverse economic landscape with both lower-income residents (36.9%) and affluent households (28.6%) well-represented. After housing expenses, 86.1% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Hamilton South, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 60.1% houses and 39.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 70.5% houses and 29.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamilton South was 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 22.9% and rented dwellings at 44.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,962. Median weekly rent in Hamilton South was $162, lower than Non-Metro NSW's figure of $400. Nationally, Hamilton South's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 58.2% of all households, including 26.9% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for 41.8%, with lone person households at 37.3% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Hamilton South 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 Hamilton South is notably high, with 38.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This compares to 21.3% in the Rest of NSW and 26.1% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 9.3% and certificates for 19.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.1% in secondary education, and 7.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis in Hamilton South shows 28 operational transport stops, all of which are bus services. These stops are covered by 22 different routes, offering a total of 1,241 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents on average located 123 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 177 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hamilton South is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Hamilton South faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54% (2,101 people), slightly higher than the average SA2 area but lower than Rest of NSW's 56.7%.

Mental health issues affect 10.9% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.3%. Notably, 62.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 64.9% in Rest of NSW. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 20.9% (817 people), compared to Rest of NSW's 16.7%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are challenging but perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Hamilton South ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hamilton South was found to have below average cultural diversity, with 86.1% of its population being Australian citizens, 85.6% born in Australia, and 89.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Hamilton South is Christianity, comprising 53.7% of the population, compared to 47.7% across the rest of NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (29.2%), Australian (26.9%), and Irish (9.8%).

Notably, Welsh (1.0%) is overrepresented in Hamilton South compared to the regional average of 0.8%, as are Macedonian (0.9% vs 0.8%) and Greek (3.1% vs 0.8%) groups.

Hamilton South hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Hamilton South's median age of 44 years is similar to Rest of NSW's 43 and above the national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of NSW, Hamilton South has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (14.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (11.3%). Between the censuses of June 2016 and August 2021, the population aged 25 to 34 increased from 10.6% to 12.4%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 decreased from 14.1% to 12.7%. By 2041, Hamilton South's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 25 to 34 age group is expected to grow by 37%, reaching 664 people from 485. Meanwhile, the 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to decline by 36 people.