Chart Color Schemes
This analysis uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries, which can materially differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when sharing the same name.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For comprehensive analysis, consider reviewing both boundary types if available.
est. as @ -- *
2021 Census | -- people
Sales Activity
Curious about local property values? Filter the chart to assess the volume and appreciation (including resales) trends and regional comparisons, or scroll to the map below view this information at an individual property level.
Find a Recent Sale
Sales Detail
Population
Population growth drivers in Hamlyn Heights are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hamlyn Heights is around 6,558, reflecting an increase of 40 people since the 2021 Census. The population in 2021 was reported as 6,518. This recent increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 6,554 residents, based on their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,359 persons per square kilometer, placing Hamlyn Heights in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hamlyn Heights is forecasted to increase by 1,625 persons, reflecting a total increase of 24.7% over the 16-year period.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
Development
Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Hamlyn Heights when compared nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hamlyn Heights recorded around 40 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 200 homes. As of FY-26, 21 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.4 new residents arrive per year for each new home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand in the market. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $547,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.
This financial year has seen $4.7 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting Hamlyn Heights' primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of Vic., Hamlyn Heights records approximately 58% of the building activity per person and ranks among the 71st percentile nationally for areas assessed. New development consists of 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban character with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.
With approximately 183 people per dwelling approval, Hamlyn Heights has a low density market. AreaSearch quarterly estimates indicate the location will gain 1,621 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Hamlyn Heights
Loading development applications…
| Lodged | Address | Description | Type | Distance | Status |
|---|
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
Infrastructure
Hamlyn Heights has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally
Six projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance: Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas, Barwon Health North, Bell Park / Bell Post Hill Enhanced Early Years and Community Hub, Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment.
Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.
INFRASTRUCTURE SEARCH
Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.
Frequently Asked Questions - Infrastructure
Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,500 hectares across the Northern (Lovely Banks) and Western (Batesford/Fyansford) corridors. Designed to accommodate 110,000 new residents across approximately 40,000 dwellings. Four Precinct Structure Plans (PSPs) are in active preparation. Amendment C450ggee (Creamery Road PSP) completed public exhibition from 18 December 2025 to 9 February 2026 following Ministerial consent on 8 December 2025; the Standing Advisory Committee will conduct a Referral 2 hearing before the amendment can be adopted. The Elcho Road East PSP is progressing despite topographic and biodiversity challenges. Medium-term precincts (Batesford North, Elcho Road West and Heales Road West) are advancing technical studies. A revised Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Strategic Assessment underwent public exhibition in November-December 2025, with Council and Federal Minister endorsement expected in 2026.
Barwon Health North
Barwon Health North is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility providing urgent care, renal dialysis, medical imaging, pathology, and child and family services. It serves as a community-based ambulatory care hub designed to reduce pressure on University Hospital Geelong while meeting the needs of Geelong's northern suburbs. Recent expansions include the relocation of public dental services to the site to improve community access.
Wathaurong Dreaming Project - Morgan Street Redevelopment
The Wathaurong Dreaming Project is a landmark 43.6 million dollar redevelopment of the Morgan Street site to create a centralized cultural and community hub. Designed by Woods Bagot, the project integrates comprehensive healthcare services including 12 GP rooms and dental suites with family, youth, and justice support services. The facility features culturally significant spaces such as a yarning circle, a dance circle, and a preserved Scar Tree, alongside a 300-seat conference center and a womens tranquility garden. The redevelopment expanded in 2024 with the acquisition of adjacent land at 43 The Boulevard to provide essential car parking and improved accessibility.
University Hospital Geelong Children's Emergency Department
A $20 million dedicated paediatric emergency department at University Hospital Geelong. The facility features 28 dedicated treatment spaces, including two fast-track and eight short-stay beds. It includes a separate paediatric triage system, dedicated waiting and play areas, and a calming design intended to reduce anxiety for children and families. The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Barwon Health and Kane Constructions.
Geelong Hydrogen Hub
A green hydrogen production and refuelling hub proposed by GeelongPort and Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG) at the Port of Geelong. The facility aims to import green ammonia, convert it to hydrogen via cracking, and distribute it to industrial customers and heavy transport. The project is currently undergoing an Environment Effects Statement (EES) process with public exhibition expected in 2026.
Geelong Renewables Terminal
GeelongPort is proposing a 25-hectare offshore wind farm terminal at its Oyster Cove site in North Geelong to support Victoria's Gippsland and Southern Ocean offshore wind zones. The brownfield site features an existing 12.3-metre-deep berth pocket requiring no dredging, and is designed to handle the marshalling, storage and assembly of wind turbine foundations and generator components. The terminal is being progressed through a streamlined environmental approvals pathway and is positioned as a cornerstone of Victoria's multi-port strategy supporting the state's target of 2 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2032, scaling to 9 GW by 2040. Forecast to generate around 4,200 direct and indirect construction jobs and 850 ongoing operational roles. In March 2026, GeelongPort signed a memorandum of understanding with The Gordon TAFE to co-develop a Renewables Research and Education Campus on the terminal site. Project timing is now tied to Victoria's first offshore wind auction, with the Request for Tender scheduled to open in August 2026 and contracts awarded before October 2026. GeelongPort has identified a pathway to operational readiness by early 2029.
Viva Energy Geelong Refinery Upgrades
Major $350 million upgrades to the Viva Energy Geelong Refinery are now practically complete as of November 2025. Key components include the Ultra Low Sulphur Gasoline (ULSG) plant, which achieved practical completion in late 2025, and Australia's first public hydrogen refuelling station, which opened in June 2025. The project also delivered three new 30-million-litre diesel storage tanks and aromatics compliance upgrades, solidifying the site's role as a modern Energy Hub supplying 50% of Victoria's fuel.
Northern Geelong Industrial Precinct
Development of a major employment and industrial precinct in northern Geelong to support manufacturing, logistics, and advanced manufacturing industries. The precinct will feature office buildings, technology hubs, modern industrial facilities, transport links, and utilities infrastructure to create jobs and economic growth.
Employment
The employment landscape in Hamlyn Heights presents a mixed picture: unemployment remains low at 3.8%, yet recent job losses have affected its comparative national standing
Hamlyn Heights has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.8%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 3,523 employed residents, with an unemployment rate of 3.7% compared to Regional Vic.'s 3.5%.
Workforce participation stands at 67.7%, higher than Regional Vic.'s 61.0%. Census responses show 21.7% work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with a specialization in the latter (1.2 times regional level). Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.6%, compared to Regional Vic.'s 7.5%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities. From December 2024 to December 2025, labour force decreased by 2.1% and employment declined by 2.2%, increasing unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. By contrast, Regional Vic. saw an employment decline of 0.6% and a labour force decrease of 0.7%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Hamlyn Heights' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Income
The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows that median income in Hamlyn Heights is $51,640, while average income stands at $65,628. This contrasts with Regional Vic.'s figures of a median income of $50,954 and an average income of $62,728. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from July 1, 2023 to March 2026, current estimates for Hamlyn Heights would be approximately $56,608 (median) and $71,941 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hamlyn Heights rank modestly, between the 44th and 55th percentiles. The predominant income cohort spans 31.5% of locals (2,065 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 30.3%. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Housing
Hamlyn Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Dwelling structure in Hamlyn Heights, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 83.9% houses and 16.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Regional Vic.'s dwelling structure was 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamlyn Heights was 35.2%, with the remainder being mortgaged (34.6%) or rented (30.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, while the median weekly rent was $345. Nationally, Hamlyn Heights' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Household Composition
Hamlyn Heights features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 64.2% of all households, including 26.3% couples with children, 26.3% couples without children, and 10.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.8%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Hamlyn Heights aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
Hamlyn Heights' residents aged 15 and above have lower university degree holders compared to Victoria's average: 27.4% versus 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (18.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 35.7%, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 24.1%. Current educational participation is high, with 27.0% enrolled in formal education: primary (8.3%), secondary (7.2%), and tertiary (5.2%).
Educational participation is notably high, with 27.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.3% in primary education, 7.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
Schools Detail
Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Public transport analysis indicates 32 active transport stops operating within Hamlyn Heights. These stops are serviced by five individual routes, collectively providing 906 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 178 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward, with car remaining the dominant mode of transportation at 92%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, some 21.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.
Service frequency averages 129 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
Health
Health outcomes in Hamlyn Heights are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Hamlyn Heights shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are higher than average, particularly for common health conditions affecting both younger and older age groups.
Private health cover is slightly more prevalent at approximately 53% of the total population (~3,461 people), compared to Regional Vic.'s 50.5%. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (9.7%) and asthma (8.6%), while 66.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,206 people), lower than Regional Vic.'s 23.9%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, ranking higher than the general population nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Cultural Diversity
In terms of cultural diversity, Hamlyn Heights records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Hamlyn Heights, as per the data, has a cultural diversity profile roughly matching its wider regional average. It has 84.0% of its population born in Australia, with 90.6% being citizens, and 86.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 52.1% of Hamlyn Heights' population.
However, the category 'Other' shows a notable overrepresentation, comprising 1.1% compared to the regional average of 0.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (25.4%), Australian (24.9%), and Irish (10.2%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Dutch is overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 1.7%, Croatian at 2.5% versus 0.4%, and Serbian at 1.0% against 0.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Hamlyn Heights's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms
The median age in Hamlyn Heights is 37 years, which is lower than Regional Vic.'s average of 43 and close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 25-34 are prominent at 17.3%, while those aged 65-74 are smaller at 9.0%. Since 2021, the 35-44 age group has grown from 12.9% to 14.7%, while the 55-64 cohort has declined from 11.9% to 10.5% and the 45-54 group has dropped from 12.0% to 10.7%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Hamlyn Heights' age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 481 people (42%) from 1,134 to 1,616. Meanwhile, the 55-64 cohort grows by a modest 2% (11 people).