Hamlyn Terrace

Hamlyn Terrace lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Hamlyn Terrace's population is estimated at around 9,422 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 661 people (7.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,761 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 9,117, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,808 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hamlyn Terrace's 7.5% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (3.7%), along with the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Moving forward with demographic trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of national statistical areas, is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to expand by 7,075 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 78.7% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hamlyn Terrace among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates Hamlyn Terrace averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 190 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 9.1 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built, suggesting demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $380,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns. Recent construction consists of 80% standalone homes and 20% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suitable for space-seeking buyers.

With approximately 250 people per approval, Hamlyn Terrace reflects a transitioning market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates the area will grow by 7,418 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hamlyn Terrace has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Cedarwood Estate, Hamlyn View Estate, Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, and The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace. The following list details those most relevant:.

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The labour market in Hamlyn Terrace shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Hamlyn Terrace has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.8% as of September 2025, which is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.1%.

Residents' participation in the workforce is standard at 73.0%, compared to Greater Sydney's 70.0%. According to Census responses, 24.5% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance has a high concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.2%, compared to 11.5% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1% while labour force grew by 3.6%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Hamlyn Terrace. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamlyn Terrace's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

The suburb of Hamlyn Terrace had median income among taxpayers of $49,038 and average income of $59,581 in financial year 2023. These figures compare to Greater Sydney's median income of $60,817 and average income of $83,003. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income would be approximately $53,383 and average income around $64,860 based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86%. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 62nd percentile ($1,941 weekly) and personal income at the 46th percentile. Income distribution showed that 37.6% (3,542 individuals) earned between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region's 30.9%. Housing costs consumed 18.8% of income, but disposable income ranked at the 58th percentile. The suburb's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

Hamlyn Terrace is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hamlyn Terrace's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamlyn Terrace stood at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 34.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Sydney metro's $2,427. The median weekly rent was $490, slightly higher than Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hamlyn Terrace's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hamlyn Terrace features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.1% of all households, including 39.2% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households account for 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 17.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common (13.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.4%). Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 12.7% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 4.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.7% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hamlyn Terrace has 58 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 50 different routes that together facilitate 1,166 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents located an average of 183 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 166 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 20 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hamlyn Terrace is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Hamlyn Terrace faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a substantially higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, with older age cohorts experiencing this even more severely. As of 2021, approximately 51% (~4,760 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to Greater Sydney's 59.9% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 10.2 and 8.7% of residents respectively, while 65.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to Greater Sydney's 74.6%. Working-age residents have above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (1,677 people) compared to Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Hamlyn Terrace 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 Terrace's population, born in Australia, was 80.4%, close to the wider region's average. Citizenry stood at 88.6%, with English spoken exclusively at home by 87.6%. Christianity dominated Hamlyn Terrace's religious landscape at 57.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 49.2%.

Ancestral backgrounds showed Australian origins at 29.1% (higher than the region's 17.8%), English at 28.3% (above the regional average of 19.0%), and Other at 7.2%, lower than the region's 16.0%. Notable differences existed in Maltese (1.0% vs 1.0%), Australian Aboriginal (4.9% vs 1.3%), and Indian (3.2% vs 3.6%) groups.

Hamlyn Terrace's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hamlyn Terrace has a median age of 36 years, closely matching Greater Sydney's average of 37 years. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.1% to 14.2%, while the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.4% to 14.3%. By 2041, demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Hamlyn Terrace's age profile. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 97%, adding 1,101 residents and reaching a total of 2,232.