Hammond Park

Hammond Park 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 ABS population updates and AreaSearch's analysis, as of Nov 2025, Hammond Park's estimated resident population is around 9,656. This reflects a growth of 2,671 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,985. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 9,467 residents following examination of ABS's ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 899 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,224 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Hammond Park's growth rate of 38.2% since the 2021 Census exceeded both national (9.7%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 39.0% to overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and natural growth also being positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch utilises ABS's Greater Capital Region growth rates by age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, Hammond Park is projected to have above median population growth, with an expected increase of 1,797 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 3.9% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hammond Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Hammond Park averaged approximately 251 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 1,259 homes were approved, with a further 40 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.2 new residents arrived per new home over the past five financial years.

The average construction value of new properties was $374,000. This year, $20.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Perth, Hammond Park has 269.0% more new home approvals per person. Building activity has slowed recently but remains well above the national average. The majority of new dwellings are detached homes (97.0%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 3.0%.

With approximately 43 people per approval, Hammond Park is a developing area. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 372 residents by 2041. Current development patterns suggest that new housing supply should meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth.

Hammond Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely to impact the region. Notable projects include Hammond Park Shopping Centre, Gaebler Road Mixed-Use Commercial Development, Hammond Road Duplication from Russell Road to Rowley Road, and Hammond West Private Estate. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Hammond Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Hammond Park has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.7%. As of September 2025, 5,589 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, below Greater Perth's rate. Workforce participation in Hammond Park was 82.2%, higher than Greater Perth's 65.2%.

Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services. Accommodation & food services had limited presence with 5.0% employment compared to the regional rate of 6.8%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.7%, labour force by 4.9%, resulting in a slight rise in unemployment (0.2 percentage points). In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% over the same period. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hammond Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

The suburb of Hammond Park had one of the highest income levels in Australia according to AreaSearch data aggregated from the latest ATO figures for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $73,227 while the average income stood at $87,489. This compares to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes would be approximately $80,271 (median) and $95,905 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Hammond Park all rank highly nationally, between the 89th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 42.7% of the population (4,123 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, which is similar to the regional pattern where 32.0% occupy this range. Economic strength is evident with 35.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Despite high housing costs consuming 16.5% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The latest Census evaluation showed that Hammond Park's dwelling structure comprised 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Perth metro had 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hammond Park was at 9.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (66.5%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hammond Park was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Hammond Park was $410, compared to Perth metro's $370 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households constitute 82.7% of all households, including 46.0% couples with children, 23.9% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 17.3%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 2.8%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Hammond Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 33.1%, exceeding the SA3 area average of 27.4% and Western Australia's state average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 26.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.4% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis shows 22 active stops operating within Hammond Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are covered by 5 distinct routes, offering a total of 835 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is deemed good, with residents situated on average 317 meters from the nearest stop.

Services run at an average frequency of 119 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hammond Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Hammond Park's health outcomes data shows exceptional results across all age groups, with a very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is notably high at approximately 62% of the total population (5,979 people), compared to Greater Perth's 57.9%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.7%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.8% and 6.7% of residents respectively. Notably, 80.2% of Hammond Park residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.9%. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 511 people representing 5.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Hammond Park are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Hammond Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hammond Park has a significant cultural diversity, with 28.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 39.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 44.2%. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 5.0%, compared to 1.9% in Greater Perth.

The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (13.0%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: South African is overrepresented at 1.8% vs regional 1.1%, Serbian is equally represented at 0.7%, and Maori is slightly overrepresented at 1.2% vs regional 0.9%.

Hammond Park hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Hammond Park's median age is 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 years and the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Hammond Park has a higher percentage of residents aged 35-44 (21.7%) but fewer residents aged 55-64 (6.1%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably higher than the national average of 14.2%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 10.6% to 11.5%, while the percentage of residents aged 0-4 has decreased from 10.3% to 9.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Hammond Park's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, increasing by 272 people (27%) from 1,013 to 1,286. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.