Hunters Hill

Hunters Hill 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, Hunters Hill's estimated population is around 9,284 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 270 people (3.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,014 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch estimating the resident population at 9,283 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validating three new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,557 persons per square kilometer, placing Hunters Hill (SA2) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Examining future population trends, Hunters Hill (SA2) is expected to increase by 545 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 5.9% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hunters Hill, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hunters Hill has seen approximately 22 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 114 homes. In FY26 so far, nine approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline suggests new supply is meeting demand, offering buyers good choice. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $1,326,000, indicating a focus on premium segment development.

This financial year has seen $22.7 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting balanced commercial activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill's building activity is 77.0% below the regional average per person, supporting stronger demand and values for established properties. Recent construction comprises 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature. With around 453 people per dwelling approval, Hunters Hill shows a developed market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 545 residents.

At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Hunters Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Woolworths Gladesville. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hunters Hill demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Hunters Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 9.6%.

As of September 2025, there were 5,287 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is below Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. The workforce participation was 56.3%, also below Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. Hunters Hill specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing has limited presence at 2.5%, compared to the regional average of 5.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.6% and labour force increased by 8.8%, resulting in a decrease of unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Sydney recorded employment growth of 2.1%, labour force growth of 2.4%, with unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. State-level data from NSW to November 25 shows employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hunters Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Hunters Hill had a median taxpayer income of $79,292 and an average of $214,590. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. Comparatively, Greater Sydney's levels are $60,817 (median) and $83,030 (average). By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $86,317 (median) and $233,603 (average), based on an 8.86% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, Hunters Hill's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 92nd and 99th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate 45.2% (4,196 people) earn $4,000 or more weekly, unlike regional trends where 30.9% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 54.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents rank in the 98th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Hunters Hill's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 70.8% houses and 29.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Sydney metro had 42.9% houses and 57.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hunters Hill stood at 43.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.9% and rented ones at 21.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $4,333, higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,600. Median weekly rent in Hunters Hill was $530, compared to Sydney metro's $460. Nationally, Hunters Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 76.3% of all households, including 42.7% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households making up 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.

Hunters Hill demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Hunters Hill's educational attainment exceeds national and state averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.4% hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and NSW's 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (32.6%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8%, with advanced diplomas at 10.6% and certificates at 10.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.6% currently enrolled in formal education: 12.6% in secondary, 10.7% in primary, and 7.6% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis of public transportation in Hunters Hill shows that there are 74 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. The stops are serviced by 38 individual routes, which collectively provide 2,059 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 294 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hunters Hill's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hunters Hill with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover was found to be exceptionally high at approximately 111% of the total population (10,321 people), compared to 62.9% across Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 7.2 and 6.2% of residents respectively, while 74.2% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 77.6% across Greater Sydney.

As of 2021, Hunters Hill has 22.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,088 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Sydney. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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

Hunters Hill, surveyed in June 2016, showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.3% of residents born overseas and 19.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 64.4%, compared to 48.2% in Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (22.3%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.6%), each exceeding regional averages of 14.6%, 13.8%, and 5.5% respectively.

Notably, Hungarian (0.6%) and Lebanese (2.0%) ethnicities were more prevalent in Hunters Hill than regionally at 0.3% and 1.5% respectively, while Polish stood at 1.0% compared to the regional average of 0.6%.

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

The median age in Hunters Hill is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Sydney, Hunters Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (16.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.5%). According to the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group increased from 13.2% to 16.5%, while the 65-74 age group decreased from 10.8% to 9.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate substantial shifts in Hunters Hill's age structure. The 85+ age group is projected to grow by 75% (360 people), reaching 843 from 482. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 84% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.