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Home Hill has an estimated 2,976 residents, up from 2,876 at the 2021 Census — a change of 100 people, or 3.5%. That puts 148 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the latest demographic assessments derived from official national statistics and local address registry reviews conducted by AreaSearch, the suburb of Home Hill has an estimated population of 2,976 as of May 2026. This indicates an expansion of 100 people (3.5%) since the 2021 Census, when the count stood at 2,876 people. This updated figure is calculated based on a resident population of 2,976, which was determined by AreaSearch following the release of June 2025 estimated resident population statistics by the ABS alongside ongoing address validation. The current population scale translates to a density of 147 persons per square kilometer, indicating low-density living and potential capacity for future building projects.
The suburb's 3.5% expansion rate since the 2021 census outpaced the wider SA3 region (3.4%), positioning it as a leading growth zone locally. This population increase was heavily supported by international migration, which accounted for approximately 87.0% of the total demographic gains in the recent timeframe. Projections for each SA2 district utilize data published by the ABS and Geoscience Australia in 2024, using 2022 as their starting point. Where this dataset is unavailable, or for periods extending past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 and based on 2021 records are applied. Because these state-level figures lack breakdowns by age bracket, AreaSearch distributes age cohort growth proportionally using the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections, which are based on 2022 data. Future demographic forecasts suggests the area will see a downward trend in residency, with a projected reduction of 323 persons by 2041 using this methodology. Nevertheless, specific age brackets are expected to rise, particularly individuals aged 85 and over, which is set to grow by 48 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity remains very quiet in the suburb of Home Hill, averaging under one dwelling approval per year, represented by a total of 2 approvals over five years. This minimal construction pace is typical for rural environments where housing needs are conservative and construction is constrained by local demand and utilities. It is worth noting that due to the tiny overall number of projects, individual builds can heavily skew annual percentage shifts and comparative metrics. The suburb of Home Hill records building development volumes that are considerably lower than the Rest of Qld.
Furthermore, the rate of construction is significantly below national trends. Given that population forecasts are projected to remain steady or contract, the suburb of Home Hill could experience reduced pressure on its property market, potentially offering advantageous conditions for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 26 current infrastructure and development projects close to Home Hill, worth an estimated $2.38 billion. 10 are already under construction and 8 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, education & training and business parks & technology hubs. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure updates, planning schemes, and major construction projects play a crucial role in driving regional performance. No projects have been recorded by AreaSearch that are expected to influence this specific locality. Notable regional developments include the Bowen Pipeline Project, Bowen Basin Gas Pipeline, Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project, and the Isaac And Whitsunday Regions Productive Water Supply project.
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St Francis Catholic School Prep Classrooms Refurbishment
Refurbishment of prep classrooms at St Francis Catholic School in Ayr to create modern and functional learning environments, featuring raised stages for interactive learning, reading nooks, abundant storage, and themed classrooms inspired by reef and rainforest.
Ayr Industrial Precinct
Council-led industrial land release in Ayr, North Queensland, on a 14.32 hectare site at 31-87 Craig Street. Stage 1 lots are now selling from $50 per square metre plus GST, with the precinct nearing completion as of mid-2026. The precinct offers fully serviced land with underground power, wide roads, services to boundary and design guidelines for manufacturing, logistics and trade services. Strategic access to the Bruce Highway, Port of Townsville, Townsville Airport and the Bowen Basin.Council has also adopted an Economic Stimulus Policy offering fee and infrastructure charge reductions to support development.
Queensland Resources Common User Facility
Australian-first critical minerals processing test facility being developed by the Queensland Government at Cleveland Bay Industrial Park, Townsville. The facility will enable demonstration-scale processing trials, initially for vanadium with future capability for cobalt, rare earth elements and other critical minerals. Construction and commissioning are progressing with Sedgman as managing contractor, with opening targeted for late 2026.
Wulguru Group Stuart Facility Expansion
Multi-stage expansion of Wulguru Group's 17 hectare Stuart manufacturing and engineering facility. Stage 1, including an 8,500 sqm heavy fabrication workshop, 2,000 sqm paint and blast facility and new head office, was completed in 2025. Stage 2 has development approval and will deliver rail wagon maintenance, locomotive maintenance, rail wheel workshop and rolling stock paint and blast facilities. The balance of the site is currently being developed with operations targeted during 2027.
SunHQ Hydrogen Hub
Renewable hydrogen production and refuelling hub at the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery precinct featuring a 1 MW PEM electrolyser powered by the co-located Sun Metals Solar Farm, with compression, storage and dispensing infrastructure to supply Ark Energy/Townsville Logistics heavy vehicles and third-party users (up to ~155,000 kg p.a.).
Iluka
Masterplanned residential community to be delivered over 10 stages in Wulguru, Townsville. Promoted by PointCorp as large, mostly level lots with ocean views in proximity to Townsville CBD, hospital, ADF base, and James Cook University.
Fairfield Business Precinct
Built business park within the Fairfield Precinct at Idalia, Townsville. Offers freehold and lease opportunities adjacent to major retailers including Bunnings and the Fairfield Central shopping centre. Tenants in the precinct include Liberty Fuel, Reece Plumbing, Bridgestone and Containers for Change. Ingenta indicates one prime allotment (Lot 2, 2/67 Lakeside Drive) remains for sale.
GEON Build-to-Rent at Fairfield & Co
Large-scale Build-To-Rent (BTR) project at Fairfield & Co, comprising two 12-storey apartment towers with 294 apartments and ground floor retail/commercial spaces. GEON plans North Queensland's first build-to-rent development featuring two towers, 294 apartments, and retail spaces at Fairfield & Co site. Part of the $125 million mixed-use Fairfield & Co precinct. Has received formal development approval from Townsville City Council.
1,219 residents of Home Hill are employed, from a labour force of 1,305. Unemployment sits at 6.6%, with participation at 52.0%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,359, about 79% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Home Hill has a balanced labor force split between professional and industrial roles, featuring strong representation in manufacturing and production fields, alongside an unemployment rate of 6.6%, according to consolidated local data. As of March 2026, there are 1,219 residents holding jobs, though the unemployment rate sits 2.7% higher than the Regional Qld rate of 3.9%, and the workforce participation rate is considerably lower at 52.0% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%. Census statistics indicate that a minor 5.6% of employed locals perform their jobs from home, though this figure may have been affected by pandemic-related lockdowns.
The primary employment fields for local workers are manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. The local economy shows a high concentration of jobs in manufacturing, with its employment share measuring 2.8 times the regional benchmark. On the other hand, construction represents only 5.0% of the workforce, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. There appears to be a shortage of local jobs relative to the working population, as shown by comparing Census employment numbers to the resident labor pool. Local labor statistics aggregated from broader regional divisions show that during the 12 months leading up to March 2026, the local workforce shrank by 2.0% and overall employment fell by 2.9%, leading to an increase in the unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. During the same period, Regional Qld experienced an employment increase of 0.1% and labor force growth of 0.3%, resulting in a 0.1 percentage point rise. National employment projections from May-25 published by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context regarding future labor demand for the suburb of Home Hill. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential changes. Nationally, job numbers are expected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though these growth trajectories vary widely by sector. Applying these national sector forecasts to the local job mix suggests employment in the suburb of Home Hill could rise by 5.1% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, assuming a basic weighted extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Home Hill is $1,210 a week (about $63,000 a year), with median personal income at $657 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,247 a year against an average of $53,715. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Consolidated tax statistics from the ATO released for financial year 2023 show that taxpayers in the suburb of Home Hill recorded a median income of $46,247 and an average income of $53,715. These figures are below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average levels of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated current earnings would be around $51,501 for the median and $59,817 for the average as of March 2026. Census records show that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Home Hill all rank within the 14th to 20th percentiles nationally.
The largest income bracket is represented by 30.4% of the population earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (904 residents), which aligns closely with the wider region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. While housing expenses are relatively low, allowing residents to retain 89.8% of their income, total disposable income ranks in the 20th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Home Hill had 1,110 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 28% are owned with a mortgage, 25% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 18.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Housing profiles in the suburb of Home Hill at the time of the latest Census showed that standalone houses accounted for 94.1% of the market, while other options like semi-detached homes, units, or alternative dwellings made up 5.9%. This contrast with Regional Qld, where standalone houses represent 76.4% and other formats comprise 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Home Hill was high at 47.7%, with remaining properties either being purchased under a mortgage (27.6%) or occupied by tenants (24.7%). Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,083, which is lower than the Regional Qld median of $1,655, while typical weekly rent was recorded at $220, compared to the regional median of $345.
On a national scale, mortgage commitments in the suburb of Home Hill are significantly below the Australian average of $1,863, and typical rents are much lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Home Hill counted 1,110 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.3 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units make up the majority of households at 69.8%, consisting of couples with children at 22.7%, couples without children at 34.9%, and single parent arrangements at 11.7%. Non-family living situations account for the other 30.2%, with single-occupant households representing 28.3% and group housing making up 2.0%. The typical household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
9.8% of adults in Home Hill hold a university qualification, including 7.8% with a bachelor degree and 0.9% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 96% of areas nationally. A further 32.8% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 447 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 905 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local statistics highlight educational gaps, with university completion rates at 9.8%, which is considerably lower than the national rate of 30.4%. This disparity points to a clear need for focused educational support programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are the most common at 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.1% and postgraduate degrees at 0.9%. Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (32.8%). School and study participation is quite prominent, with 25.6% of the local population currently enrolled in an educational program.
This comprises 9.8% attending primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, and 2.2% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Home Hill means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.5% of residents in Home Hill report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 88% of areas nationally. 8.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments point to notable difficulties in the suburb of Home Hill, based on evaluations of death rates and the frequency of ongoing illnesses across various age groups. Additionally, the rate of residents with private health insurance is low, sitting at roughly 48% of the community (~1,443 people), compared to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national benchmark of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical diagnoses locally are arthritis, which affects 12.4% of the population, and mental health conditions, affecting 8.6%. Meanwhile, 60.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld.
Chronic health issues are particularly prevalent among the working-age cohort. Senior residents aged 65 and over make up 28.7% of the community (854 people), which exceeds the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior health metrics are generally consistent with national averages.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Home Hill is largely Australian-born, at 91.3% of residents, with 6.0% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (28.9%) and English (27.2%). 4.2% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Home Hill shows lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with citizens representing 89.5% of the population, Australian-born individuals making up 91.3%, and monolingual English speakers accounting for 94.0% of households. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 72.9% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. Looking at ancestral backgrounds, the three most common heritages in the suburb of Home Hill are Australian at 28.9%, English at 27.2%, and Italian at 11.6%, the latter being significantly more common than the regional representation of 2.4%.
Other notable ancestral representations include Spanish at 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), German at 4.9% (compared to 4.7%), and Indigenous Australian at 4.2% (compared to 3.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Home Hill is 49, older than 90% of areas nationally. 21.6% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Home Hill is 49 years, which is substantially older than the Regional Qld average of 41 and the national average of 38 years. Residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket are highly represented at 15.3%, whereas the 35 - 44 cohort is small at 8.7% compared to regional trends. The concentration of residents aged 65 - 74 is significantly above the national benchmark of 9.4%. Since 2021, the proportion of residents aged 25 to 34 increased from 9.2% to 10.2%, while the 45 to 54 age bracket shrank from 12.5% to 11.6%.
Projections to 2041 suggest the demographic balance will shift further. The population aged 85 and over is forecast to grow by 36% (45 people), rising from 124 to 170. Seniors aged 65 and older are expected to make up 93% of the projected population growth, while declines are forecast for the 75 to 84 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Home Hill
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | May 2026 3 months ago all 13 measures |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,876 at the 2021 Census → 2,976 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL31352). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.