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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Hammond Park is around 9,708, reflecting a growth of 2,723 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 39.0% change from the previous population count of 6,985. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 9,467 based on the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 945 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,236 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Hammond Park's growth rate of 39.0% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the national average (9.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a significant growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 39.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also being positive influences.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimations, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future demographic trends suggest an above median population growth for the suburb of Hammond Park, with an expected increase of 1,830 persons to reach a total population of approximately 11,538 by 2041. This projected growth reflects a 3.6% increase over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hammond Park averaged approximately 251 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,259 homes. By FY-26, 40 approvals have been recorded. This results in around 1.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating a balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new properties is $374,000, higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $20.9 million, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Perth, Hammond Park has 269% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers ample choice despite a recent slowdown in building activity. This high activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area, with 97% detached dwellings and 3% townhouses or apartments, sustaining its suburban identity of family homes suited to space-seeking buyers. With approximately 43 people per approval, Hammond Park is a developing area expected to gain 354 residents by 2041 based on current AreaSearch quarterly estimates and development patterns. Current housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favourable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond projections.

Population forecasts indicate Hammond Park will gain 354 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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 that may 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 a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 4.0%. Employment grew by an estimated 4.7% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 5,605 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 79.3%, higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. Only 7.8% of residents worked from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.

Accommodation & food services had limited presence at 5.0% compared to the regional average of 6.8%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.7% while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a slight unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Hammond Park's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

Hammond Park suburb's income level is among Australia's highest based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Its median taxpayer income is $73,227 and average income stands at $87,489, compared to Greater Perth's figures of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% suggest median income will be approximately $80,271 and average income $95,905. Census data shows Hammond Park's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 89th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals 42.7% of residents (4,145 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - $2,999 range, similar to regional patterns where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Economic strength is evident with 35.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th percentile. 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

Hammond Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hammond Park was at 9.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.5% and rented ones at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure in Hammond Park was recorded at $410, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Hammond Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 constitute the remaining 17.3%, with lone person households at 14.6% and group households comprising 2.8% of the total. 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 (WA) state average of 27.9%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 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 indicates 22 active public transport stops in Hammond Park, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by five different routes, offering a total of 835 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is considered good, with residents typically located 317 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward using personal vehicles at an 80% rate, while 13% use trains. On average, there are 1.6 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), only 7.8% of residents work from home.

The service frequency averages 119 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hammond Park's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hammond Park. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (6,012 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area were asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.8 and 6.7% of residents respectively. 80.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Hammond Park has 5.8% of residents aged 65 and over (563 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 high level of cultural diversity, with 28.2% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 39.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hammond Park, comprising 44.2% of people, while Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, making up 5.0% versus 2.5%. The top three ancestry groups are English (23.9%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (13.0%).

Notably, South African, Serbian, and Maori ethnicities have higher representation in Hammond Park than the regional average: South African at 1.8% versus 1.0%, Serbian at 0.7% versus 0.3%, and Maori at 1.2% versus 0.9%.

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

Hammond Park has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Hammond Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (21.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.2%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.3%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 10.6% to 11.9%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 10.3% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Hammond Park's age profile will change significantly. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 255 people (a 25% increase) from 1,038 to 1,294. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.