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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Hamlyn Terrace statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 9,417, reflecting an increase of 656 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 8,761 in the area. This growth represents a 7.5% increase over four years. AreaSearch estimated the resident population at 9,117 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date contributed to this figure. The population density in Hamlyn Terrace is approximately 1,807 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Between 2016 and 2021, Hamlyn Terrace's population grew by 7.5%, outpacing the SA4 region (3.7%) and marking it as a growth leader in the area.

Interstate migration accounted for approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during this period, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration contributing positively to growth. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, for areas covered by this data. For areas not covered, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. These projections indicate exceptional growth for Hamlyn Terrace over the period from 2025 to 2041, with an expected expansion of 7,110 persons by 2041, reflecting a gain of 79.2% 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 shows Hamlyn Terrace averaged approximately 38 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 190 homes. So far in FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.1 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $380,000. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability in line with regional patterns. Recent construction comprises 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With around 250 people per approval, Hamlyn Terrace reflects a transitioning market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 7,456 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hamlyn Terrace has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may impact this area. Notable ones include Cedarwood Estate, Hamlyn View Estate, Yeramba Estates Central Coast Development, and The Sanctuary Estate Hamlyn Terrace. Below is a list detailing those likely to be 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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 3.1% over the past year.

As of September 2025, there are 5,090 employed residents, while the unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Hamlyn Terrace is similar to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with healthcare having employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 11.5%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 3.1%, while labour force grew by 3.7%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney had employment growth of 2.1% and unemployment rose by 0.2 percentage points. Statewide, NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, favourably comparing to the national rate of 4.3%. Job and Skills Australia's projections from May-25 forecast national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. 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, noting that this is a simple weighted extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Hamlyn Terrace had a median income among taxpayers of $49,038 and an average income of $59,581 in the financial year 2023. This compares to Greater Sydney's figures of $60,817 and $83,003 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,383 (median) and $64,860 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 62nd percentile ($1,941 weekly), while personal income sits at the 46th percentile. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 37.6% of Hamlyn Terrace's community (3,540 individuals). High housing costs consume 18.8% of income, disposable income ranks at the 58th percentile, and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Hamlyn Terrace is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hamlyn Terrace's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 91.3% houses and 8.6% other dwellings. This contrasts with Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamlyn Terrace was at 26.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.7% and rented ones at 34.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $1,900. Weekly rent in Hamlyn Terrace was $490, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Hamlyn Terrace's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

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 at 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, comprising 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

The analysis of public transport in Hamlyn Terrace indicates that there are currently 55 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 50 individual routes providing service to the area. Collectively, these routes facilitate 1,166 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent in Hamlyn Terrace, with residents typically located approximately 183 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are 166 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hamlyn Terrace is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Hamlyn Terrace faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older adults. Approximately 51% of the total population (~4758 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 10.2% of residents and arthritis impacting 8.7%, while 65.2% report no medical ailments compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. As of 31 December 20XX, 17.3% of residents (1629 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than the Greater Sydney average of 22.3%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

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 cultural diversity was roughly aligned with the wider region, as shown by its 80.4% Australian-born population, 88.6% citizenship rate, and 87.6% English-only-at-home speakers. Christianity dominated Hamlyn Terrace's religious landscape at 57.7%, slightly higher than Greater Sydney's 56.2%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (28.3%), and Other (7.2%).

Notably, Maltese (1.0%) was equally represented in Hamlyn Terrace as regionally, while Australian Aboriginal (4.9%) and Indian (3.2%) populations were higher than regional averages of 4.5% and 0.7%, respectively.

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

Hamlyn Terrace has a median age of 36 years, nearly matching Greater Sydney's average of 37. This is slightly below the Australian median age of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 13.1% to 14.0%, while the 5-14 age group has declined from 15.4% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Hamlyn Terrace's age profile. The 45-54 cohort is expected to grow by 96%, adding 1,094 residents and reaching a total of 2,234.