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, Hamlyn Terrace's population is estimated at around 9,420. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 8,761 people, marking a growth of 659 individuals (7.5%). AreaSearch's estimation follows examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of 83 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a resident population estimate of 9,212 people for Hamlyn Terrace. The population density ratio is 1,808 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, Hamlyn Terrace's growth rate exceeded that of its SA4 region (3.1%) and SA3 area, positioning it as a growth leader in the region.

Interstate migration contributed approximately 72.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch projects future demographic trends using ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, as released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 7,105 persons based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total gain of 79.1% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis indicates Hamlyn Terrace averaged approximately 40 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 200 homes. As of FY-26, 14 approvals have been recorded. On average, 8.7 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand exceeding new supply. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $380,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $38.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace displays comparable building activity per capita, maintaining market balance with the broader area. Detached dwellings account for 79.0% of new building activity and attached dwellings for 21.0%, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers at around 194 people per approval.

AreaSearch projects Hamlyn Terrace to add approximately 7,448 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Hamlyn Terrace has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects 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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Employment performance in Hamlyn Terrace exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Hamlyn Terrace has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.9% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.8%.

As of June 2025, there were 4,881 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.3% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation in Hamlyn Terrace is similar to Greater Sydney's rate of 60.0%. The leading employment industries among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Notably, health care & social assistance has a strong specialization with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 4.2%, compared to the regional rate of 11.5%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.8% while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.6%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in Sep-22, project national employment expansion 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 consider localized population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Hamlyn Terrace has a median taxpayer income of $49,038 and an average of $59,581 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Sydney's median income of $56,994 and average income of $80,856. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $55,222 (median) and $67,094 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census ranks household income at the 62nd percentile ($1,941 weekly) and personal income at the 46th percentile. Income brackets show that 37.6% of residents (3,541 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. High housing costs consume 18.8% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile. 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Sydney metro's 83.2% houses and 16.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamlyn Terrace was at 26.3%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (39.7%) or rented (34.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Sydney metro's average of $1,900. Median weekly rent in Hamlyn Terrace was recorded at $490, compared to Sydney metro's $385. Nationally, Hamlyn Terrace's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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, consisting of 39.2% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.9%, with lone person households at 16.9% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is 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 prominent, with 43.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (12.6%) and certificates (30.4%). Educational participation is high at 33.5%, including 12.7% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Warnervale Public School serves Hamlyn Terrace with an enrollment of 465 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 977) with balanced educational opportunities. It has one primary-only school; secondary options are available nearby. Local school capacity is limited at 4.9 places per 100 residents, compared to the regional average of 13.6, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis indicates 57 operational public transport stops in Hamlyn Terrace. These are served by buses operating along 50 distinct routes, facilitating a total of 1,117 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these stops is rated excellent, with an average distance of 181 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 159 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 19 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 (~4,759 people) has private health cover. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 10.2% and 8.7% of residents respectively. 65.2% of residents report no medical ailments compared to 61.5% in Greater Sydney. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,629 people), lower than the 22.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these higher prevalence rates.

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 was found to be approximately in line with the broader area's average regarding cultural diversity, with 80.4% born in Australia, 88.6% being citizens, and 87.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hamlyn Terrace, accounting for 57.7%, compared to 56.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three parental ancestry groups were Australian (29.1%), English (28.3%), and Other (7.2%).

Notably, Maltese, Australian Aboriginal, and Indian ethnicities had higher representations in Hamlyn Terrace than regionally: Maltese at 1.0% vs 1.0%, Australian Aboriginal at 4.9% vs 4.5%, and Indian at 3.2% vs 0.7%.

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 and slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hamlyn Terrace has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (14.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 13.1% to 14.0%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 15.4% to 14.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Hamlyn Terrace's age profile, with the strongest growth expected in the 45-54 cohort, which is projected to grow by 98%, adding 1,105 residents to reach a total of 2,236.