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 November 2025, the estimated population of Hammond Park is around 9,979, reflecting a growth of 2,994 people since the 2021 Census. The ABS ERP estimate for surrounding areas applied to Hammond Park by AreaSearch in June 2024 was 9,707. This increase represents a 42.9% change from the 2021 population of 6,985. The growth is primarily attributed to interstate migration contributing approximately 39.0%. Other factors such as overseas migration and natural growth also played positive roles. AreaSearch projects an above median population growth for Hammond Park based on ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023 using 2022 data.

By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by an additional 1,800 persons, reflecting an increase of 0.5% over the 17-year period.

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 around 248 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 1,241 homes. So far in FY-26, 29 approvals have been recorded. This translates to approximately 51 people per approval, indicating a developing area with a current population estimate of around 63,870 residents. Hammond Park has seen moderate commercial development this financial year, with $20.5 million in commercial development approvals recorded.

Compared to Greater Perth, Hammond Park has 264.0% more new home approvals per person, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. The majority of new building activity consists of detached dwellings (97.0%), sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Population forecasts indicate Hammond Park will gain 52 residents through to 2041, based on current development patterns and demand projections.

Population forecasts indicate Hammond Park will gain 52 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 strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Nine projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These key projects include Hammond Park Shopping Centre, Gaebler Road Mixed-Use Commercial Development, Hammond West Private Estate, and Hammond Road Duplication - Russell Road to Rowley Road. The following list details those considered 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 significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.7%, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year (June 2024 to June 2025) was estimated at 5.7% by AreaSearch. As of June 2025, 5,532 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and workforce participation is high at 82.2%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and professional & technical services.

However, accommodation & food services have limited presence, with only 5.0% employment compared to the regional average of 6.8%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 5.7%, while labour force grew by 6.0%, resulting in a slight unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-2022 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hammond Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Hammond Park's median income among taxpayers was $73,234 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year ending 30 June 2022. The average income stood at $87,499 during this period. These figures compare with those for Greater Perth, which had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% between financial years 2022 and 2025, estimated current incomes would be approximately $83,633 (median) and $99,924 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Hammond Park rank between the 89th and 91st percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 42.7% of the population falls within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, with 35.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but 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

Housing in Hammond Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Perth metro's housing composition of 81.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hammond Park stood at 9.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.5% and rented dwellings at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure for Hammond Park was $410, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Hammond Park's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly 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 account for 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 make up 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 educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 33.1% of residents aged 15+, exceeding the SA3 area average of 27.4% and that of WA (27.9%). Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 22.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 12.1% and certificates at 26.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.4% in primary education, 6.6% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education. Hammond Park's 4 schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,332 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1058. Education provision is balanced with 3 primary and 1 secondary school serving distinct age groups. As of 20XX (exact year not specified), the area functions as an education hub with 23.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 11.4, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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. These are mixed-use bus stops served by five routes, offering a total of 835 weekly passenger trips. Accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 317 meters from the nearest stop.

Services average 119 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Hammond Park, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (6,180 people), compared to 56.4% across Greater Perth and the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.7% of residents respectively.

A total of 80.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. Hammond Park has 5.2% of residents aged 65 and over (518 people), which is lower than the 14.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

Hammond Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch 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 a language other than English at home and 39.2% born overseas as of the latest data available. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hammond Park, accounting for 44.2% of the population. Notably, Hinduism is overrepresented in Hammond Park, comprising 5.0% of the population compared to 1.9% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 23.9%, Australian at 20.3%, and Other at 13.0%. There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: South African is overrepresented at 1.8% compared to 1.1% regionally, Serbian is present at 0.7% (the same as the regional percentage), and Maori is overrepresented at 1.2% compared to 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 Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's 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 significantly 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 9.1%. By 2041, Hammond Park's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow steadily, increasing by 231 people (22%) from 1,057 to 1,289. Conversely, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.