Home Hill

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Home Hill is estimated at around 2,959. This reflects an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,876 people, a rise of 83 individuals (2.9%). AreaSearch's resident population estimate for Jun 2024 was 2,955, following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS and address validation since the Census date. The population density is approximately 146 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Home Hill has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.2%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed around 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, projections indicate a decline of 327 persons in the suburb's overall population. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 46 people.

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

Home Hill had less than one dwelling approval annually over five years, with only two approvals in total. This low level of development is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity influenced by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Compared to the rest of Queensland and national patterns, Home Hill has much lower development activity. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures which may benefit potential buyers.

With population projections showing stability or decline, Home Hill should see reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Home Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include Bowen Pipeline Project, Bowen Basin Gas Pipeline, Burdekin Falls Dam Raising and Improvement Project, Isaac And Whitsunday Regions Productive Water Supply, with the following list outlining those likely to be most pertinent.

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Employment drivers in Home Hill are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Home Hill has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of September 2025, 1,246 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 2.3% above Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Home Hill is lower at 54.3%, compared to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Census data shows that only 5.6% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and health care & social assistance. Manufacturing has a particularly high employment share at 2.8 times the regional level, while construction's presence is limited at 5.0% compared to the regional 10.1%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Home Hill's labour force decreased by 0.7%, with a 2.2% decline in employment leading to a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment grow by 1.7% and labour force expand by 2.1%, with unemployment rising by only 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Home Hill's employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment mix.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Home Hill had a median income among taxpayers of $46,247 and an average level of $53,715. This is below the national average, which was $53,146, and compares to levels in Rest of Qld at $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Home Hill would be approximately $50,830 (median) and $59,038 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Home Hill fall between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 30.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (899 residents), similar to metropolitan regions where 31.7% occupy this range. Housing costs are modest with 89.8% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 20th percentile nationally.

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

Home Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.1% houses and 5.9% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home Hill's home ownership level was 47.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 27.6% and rented at 24.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $220, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Home Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Home Hill has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 69.8% of all households, including 22.7% couples with children, 34.9% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.2%, with lone person households at 28.3% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 9.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.8%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.1%) and postgraduate qualifications (0.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.6% of residents aged 15+ holding such certificates, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (32.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 25.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in primary education, 9.5% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Home Hill is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Home Hill faces substantial health challenges, as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~1,434 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 12.4% of residents) and mental health issues (8.6%), while 60.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Working-age population health challenges include elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 28.0% of residents aged 65 and over (828 people), higher than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Home Hill's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 89.5% of its population being citizens, 91.3% born in Australia, and 94.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Home Hill, comprising 72.9% of people, compared to 52.2% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (28.9%), English (27.2%), and Italian (11.6%), significantly higher than regional averages.

Notably, Spanish was overrepresented at 0.7%, German at 4.9%, and Australian Aboriginal at 4.2%.

Home Hill hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Home Hill's median age is 49 years, which is significantly higher than the Rest of Qld average of 41 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 15.2%, while the 35-44 age group is smaller at 8.5% compared to the Rest of Qld. This concentration of 65-74 year-olds is well above the national average of 9.5%. Between 2021 and present, the 0-4 age group has grown from 4.5% to 5.2% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 12.5% to 11.4%. By 2041, Home Hill's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ age group will grow by 40%, reaching 161 people from 115. The aging population trend is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 92% of projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 75-84 and 0-4 age groups.