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, the population of Hunters Hill is estimated at around 9,284 as of Feb 2026. 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 the resident population of 9,283 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 3 validated 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 in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 60.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising the NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, as released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are also applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. As we examine future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with Hunters Hill expected to increase by 555 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 6.0% 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Hunters Hill has experienced around 22 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 114 homes. As of April 2026, 10 approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The area has experienced population decline, with new supply likely keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $1,326,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Additionally, $22.7 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to Greater Sydney. Hunters Hill records markedly lower building activity (77.0% below regional average per person), which generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This is similarly under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. Recent construction comprises 73.0% standalone homes and 27.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 453 people per dwelling approval, Hunters Hill shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hunters Hill is expected to grow by 554 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 potential impact projects. Major initiatives include Gladesville Masterplan, Hunters Hill Village Precinct Renewal, Rhodes Precinct Redevelopment, and Woolworths Gladesville. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market in Hunters Hill shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Hunters Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4%. As of December 2025, there were 5,208 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.7% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Sydney's 70.2%. According to Census responses, 56.3% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and finance & insurance. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence with 2.5% employment compared to 5.3% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 5.4%, labour force increased by 4.5%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Hunters Hill's employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Hunters Hill suburb had median taxpayer income of $79,292 with average income at $214,590. This places it in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Sydney's median and average incomes of $60,817 and $83,03 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated current median income is approximately $86,317 and average income is around $233,603. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, Hunters Hill ranks highly nationally in household, family, and personal incomes, between the 92nd and 99th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 45.2% of locals (4,196 people) fall into the $4000+ category, unlike regional trends where 30.9% are in the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 54.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly income, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing expenses account for 13.6% of income, and residents rank within 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 (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Sydney metro's figures of 55.9% houses and 44.1% 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, significantly higher than Sydney metro's average of $2,427. Median weekly rent in Hunters Hill was $530, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Hunters Hill's mortgage repayments were notably higher than the Australian average of $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, consisting of 42.7% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.7%, with lone person households at 22.1% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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 is notably high, with 52.4% of residents aged 15 years and over possessing university qualifications. This exceeds the national average of 30.4% and the NSW average of 32.2%, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (4%). Vocational pathways account for 20.8% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and over, with advanced diplomas making up 10.6% and certificates 10.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.6% in secondary education, 10.7% in primary education, and 7.6% pursuing 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 transport in Hunters Hill indicates that there are 72 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of ferry and bus services. A total of 38 individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 2,059 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located approximately 155 meters from the nearest transport stop. As Hunters Hill is primarily residential, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transport at 85%, while walking accounts for 6% of commutes.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high percentage of residents, specifically 56.3%, work from home. This figure may reflect the conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service frequency across all routes averages 294 trips per day, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hunters Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Hunters Hill shows excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence, with very low prevalence across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 111% of the total population (10,321 people), compared to 59.9% in Greater Sydney and a national average of 55.7%. The most common conditions are arthritis (7.2%) and asthma (6.2%), while 74.2% report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 74.6% across Greater Sydney.

Residents aged 65 and over make up 23.1% (2,144 people), higher than Greater Sydney's 15.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 28.3% of its residents born overseas and 19.7% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hunters Hill, accounting for 64.4% of the population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (22.3%), Australian (19.5%), and Irish (10.6%).

Notably, Hungarian residents made up 0.6%, higher than the regional average of 0.3%. Lebanese residents accounted for 2.0%, slightly lower than the regional figure of 2.6%. Polish residents comprised 1.0%, also higher than 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 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Sydney's average of 37 years and also exceeds Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Sydney average, the proportion of people aged 15-24 in Hunters Hill is significantly higher at 16.4%, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 6.4%. According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 13.2% to 16.4%, while the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 has decreased from 4.5% to 3.5%. Population forecasts for Hunters Hill indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the number of people aged 85 and above projected to grow significantly from 492 to 839, an increase of 346 people (71%). This growth is part of a broader aging population trend, with those aged 65 and above comprising 82% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 25-34 and 0-4 are expected to decline.