Hillvue

Hillvue is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Hillvue's population is estimated at around 7,278 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 750 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,528 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 6,965 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 53 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 618 persons per square kilometer. Hillvue's growth exceeded the SA4 region (4.6%) and the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 44.0% 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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Hillvue is expected to increase by 772 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.1% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Hillvue recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hillvue recorded around 24 residential property approvals per year on average over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 122 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. As of FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated approximately 2.9 new residents annually during this period, indicating a healthy demand that supports property values.

Developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments, as new homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $514,000. In FY-26, $4.3 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to Rest of NSW, Hillvue shows approximately 75% of the construction activity per person and ranks among the 41st percentile nationally, meaning limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established homes. Recent construction comprises 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the area's existing housing composition (currently 94.0% houses).

This reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. The estimated population density is 403 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet development environment. Future projections estimate Hillvue to add 373 residents by 2041 at current development rates, suggesting new housing supply should comfortably meet demand and potentially support growth beyond current population projections.

Hillvue 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 12 projects that are expected to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Goonoo Goonoo Commercial Precinct, Hillvue Public Preschool, Tamworth Sports and Entertainment Precinct, and Majestic Tamworth. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Hillvue performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Hillvue has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

The area specializes in manufacturing employment at 1.4 times the regional level but has lower representation in agriculture, forestry & fishing at 1.9% versus the regional average of 5.3%. As of September 2025, 4,069 residents are employed with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation is high at 64.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 0.7% while labour force grew by 0.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points.

This contrasts with Rest of NSW where employment fell by 0.5% and unemployment rose by 0.4 percentage points. State-wide, NSW's employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs) as of 25-Nov, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hillvue's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.2% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Hillvue suburb had median income among taxpayers of $55,429 and average income of $66,778. These figures are slightly below national averages of $57,071 (median) and $71,449 (average). In comparison, Rest of NSW had median and average incomes of $52,390 and $65,215 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth rate of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current median income in Hillvue is approximately $60,340 and average income is around $72,695. Census data from 2021 shows that incomes in Hillvue cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that majority of residents (35.7%, or 2,598 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to surrounding regions where 29.9% occupy this range. After accounting for housing costs, residents retain approximately 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power in the area. Hillvue's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Hillvue is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Hillvue, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.6% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types of dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro NSW's figures of 89.5% houses and 10.4% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Hillvue was 40.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.0% and rented ones at 23.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillvue was $1,517, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,500. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Hillvue was $350, compared to Non-Metro NSW's figure of $300. Nationally, Hillvue's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 75.1% of all households, including 28.2% couples with children, 33.4% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 24.9%, with lone person households at 22.4% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Hillvue faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 16.9%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (30.2%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.1% in primary, 9.4% in secondary, and 2.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 2.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hillvue has 122 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 59 different routes that together facilitate 1,072 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 119 meters, indicating excellent accessibility.

On average, there are 153 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately eight weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hillvue is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hillvue faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover in Hillvue is approximately 53% of the total population (around 3,882 people), leading that of the average SA2 area but slightly lower than the Rest of NSW's 49.8%.

Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.7% and 9.5% of residents respectively. However, 62.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.4% across Rest of NSW. Hillvue has 21.8% of residents aged 65 and over (around 1,586 people), which is higher than the 19.9% in Rest of NSW. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Hillvue are above average and perform better than the general population in health metrics.

Hillvue is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Hillvue was found to have a cultural diversity below average, with 92.1% of its population being Australian citizens, 92.7% born in Australia, and 94.9% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Hillvue is Christianity, comprising 67.6% of the population, compared to 63.6% across Rest of NSW. Regarding ancestry, the top three groups represented are Australian (32.7%), English (30.6%), and Irish (9.0%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation in Hillvue is higher at 8.5%, compared to 9.4% regionally; Samoan representation is 0.1%, while Korean remains at 0.1%.

Hillvue's median age exceeds the national pattern

Hillvue's median age is 42 years, comparable to Rest of NSW's average of 43 but considerably higher than Australia's average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 are particularly prominent at 13.0%, while the 45-54 group is comparatively smaller at 10.8% compared to Rest of NSW. Between 2021 and present, the population of those aged 25-34 has grown from 11.2% to 12.4%. Conversely, the population of those aged 45-54 has declined from 12.3% to 10.8%. Population forecasts for Hillvue in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 25-34 cohort is projected to grow by 20%, adding 176 residents to reach a total of 1,079. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 55-64 cohorts.