Hannans

Hannans has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hannans is around 2,642. This reflects a growth of 232 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,410. The current resident population estimate of 2,614 by AreaSearch is based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and address validation since the Census date. This equates to a density ratio of 667 persons per square kilometer. Hannans's growth rate of 9.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (7.7%) and the SA4 region, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking ahead, population projections indicate a growth of 204 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 7.3% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hannans according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Hannans experienced limited development activity with an average of 2 approvals per year over the five-year period from 2016 to 2020, resulting in a total of 14 dwellings. This low level of development reflects the rural nature of the area, where housing needs drive development rather than broad market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Hannans has substantially lower development levels compared to Rest of WA and national averages. New building activity shows a 50% split between detached dwellings and townhouses or apartments, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands. This change is notable as the current housing mix is 85% houses. The estimated population per dwelling approval in Hannans is 653 people, indicating its quiet development environment. Population forecasts suggest Hannans will gain 192 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Population forecasts indicate Hannans will gain 192 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Hannans has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project expected to impact the region: GreenView at Karlkurla. Key projects include GreenView, Goldfields Pipeline Renewal (Stage 1), Kalgoorlie-Boulder Water Bank Project, and Kalgoorlie Rail Realignment. The following details projects likely most relevant.

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

Hannans has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 0.8% and it experienced an estimated employment growth of 1.2% in the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,511 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.5% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Workforce participation stands at 76.4%, higher than Rest of WA's 67.2%. Only 3.4% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in mining, education & training, and health care & social assistance sectors. Mining employment levels are particularly high at 2.4 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with 0.5% employment compared to 9.3% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.2%, labour force grew by 1.2%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. This compares to Rest of WA where employment grew by 1.4%, labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hannans's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.2% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Hannans has one of the highest income levels nationally, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest ATO data for the financial year ending June 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Hannans is $87,398, with an average income of $101,265. This compares to figures for the rest of WA, which are $59,973 and $74,392 respectively. Based on a 9.62% increase in wages since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $95,806 (median) and $111,007 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Hannans all rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 97th percentiles. The earnings profile indicates that the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates, with 33.6% of residents (887 people) falling into this category, similar to the regional figure of 31.1%. Economic strength is evident in Hannans, with 46.6% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain 89.3% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Hannans' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 85.3% houses and 14.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hannans stood at 15.7%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (44.7%) or rented (39.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,717, exceeding Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. The median weekly rent was $300, compared to Non-Metro WA's $265. Nationally, Hannans' mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hannans has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 75.2% of all households, including 38.6% couples with children, 27.1% couples without children, and 9.2% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 24.8%, with lone person households at 21.8% and group households making up 2.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Hannans shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Hannans Trail has lower university degree holders among residents aged 15+, with 22.6% compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.2%) and certificates (32.5%). Educational participation is high at 31.9%, comprising primary education (13.3%), secondary education (7.8%), and tertiary education (2.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.3% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hannans has 21 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a total of 63 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated excellent, with residents on average 157 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature; cars remain the primary mode at 92%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. Only 3.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency averages 9 trips daily across all routes, equating to about 3 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Hannans is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Hannans demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 67% of the total population (1,780 people), compared to 56.4% across Rest of WA and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.9 and 6.1% of residents respectively. 76.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% across Rest of WA. Working-age residents have notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 8.7% of residents aged 65 and over (229 people), lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, broadly in line with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hannans was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hannans had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hannans, accounting for 43.8%. However, Islam showed an overrepresentation at 1.0%, compared to 0.8% across the rest of WA.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.8%), Australian (28.3%), and Irish (8.4%). Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.5% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 1.7% (vs 1.0%), and South Africans at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).

Hannans's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Hannan's median age is 32 years, which is notably younger than Rest of WA's 40 years and the national average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group comprises 21.2% of Hannan's population, higher than Rest of WA's percentage but lower than the national average of 14.4%. The 65-74 age group makes up 5.9% of Hannan's population. Between 2021 and now, Hannan's median age has decreased by 1 year to 32 years from 33 years. During this period, the 25-34 age group grew from 17.5% to 21.2%, while the 35-44 cohort increased from 15.6% to 17.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 16.8% to 14.5%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 10.2% to 8.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hannan. The 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 27%, adding 149 residents to reach 710. Meanwhile, both the 75-84 and 85+ age groups are expected to decrease in number.