Hunterview

Population growth drivers in Hunterview are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, AreaSearch estimates Hunterview's population at around 3,232. This reflects an increase of 119 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,113. The growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,230 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 36 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,210 persons per square kilometer. Hunterview's growth rate of 3.8% since census positions it within 1.9 percentage points of the non-metro area (5.7%). Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 55.00000000000001% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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. Looking ahead, population projections indicate an increase just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally, with Hunterview expected to increase by 363 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 10.5% over the 17 years.

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

Hunterview has seen approximately 8 dwelling approvals annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling around 40 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 6 approvals. Each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year. The average construction cost value for new homes is $714,000, indicating a focus on premium properties.

This financial year has seen $4.0 million in commercial approvals. Compared to the rest of NSW, Hunterview's building activity is 76.0% below the regional average per person. The area's established nature and potential planning limitations are suggested by its activity being under the national average. Detached dwellings make up 80.0% of new development in Hunterview, with townhouses or apartments comprising the remaining 20.0%. This reflects a highly mature market with around 917 people per dwelling approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hunterview is expected to grow by approximately 340 residents by 2041. If current construction levels continue, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Hunterview has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three key projects that could impact this region: Bridgman Ridge Estate, McDougall Business Park, Hunter Gas Pipeline, and Alroy Oval Sports Precinct Redevelopment. The following details projects likely to have the greatest relevance.

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Employment conditions in Hunterview demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Hunterview's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.7%.

As of September 2025, 1,646 residents are employed at a rate 1.2% lower than Rest of NSW's 3.8%, while participation is higher at 74.1%. Key employment industries include mining, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Mining stands out with an employment share ten times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has limited presence at 8.4%. The area offers limited local job opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to residents.

Over September 2024 to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.1% and employment fell by 3.2%, raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.5%, labour force contract by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 0.4%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 3.9%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hunterview's employment mix suggests local job growth should be around 5.1% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, though these are illustrative extrapolations not accounting for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Hunterview had a median income among taxpayers of $64,703. The average income stood at $87,103. This is among the highest in Australia compared to levels of $52,390 and $65,215 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for median income would be approximately $70,436 as of September 2025. The average income estimate by that date is around $94,820. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hunterview, between the 76th and 87th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket dominates with 34.5% of residents (1,115 people). This is similar to the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this range. Hunterview demonstrates considerable affluence with 35.7% earning over $3,000 per week. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income. Strong earnings rank residents within the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Hunterview is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hunterview's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 85.8% houses and 14.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro NSW's 90.9% houses and 9.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hunterview was at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,894, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Hunterview was $398, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $340. Nationally, Hunterview's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Hunterview features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.4% of all households, including 43.4% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 10.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 17.4% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.6 people.

Hunterview shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

The area's university qualification rate is 14.2%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 48.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (38.6%). Educational participation is high at 32.1%, comprising 12.4% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.4% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hunterview has 30 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that collectively offer 158 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically being located just 173 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 22 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately five weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Hunterview is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Hunterview shows better-than-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions among its general population, but higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 61% (1,981 people) have private health cover, compared to 53.7% across Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.6%) and mental health issues (8.4%).

About 71.7% declare no medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in Rest of NSW. Hunterview has 10.0% residents aged 65 and over (323 people), lower than the 16.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

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

Hunterview's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.9% of its population born in Australia, 92.8% being citizens, and 93.2% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Hunterview is Christianity, representing 60.1% of the population, compared to 55.7% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups in Hunterview are Australian (33.1%), English (29.2%), and Scottish (7.2%).

Notably, South African ethnicity is overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to 0.2% regionally, while New Zealand ethnicity stands at 1.1%, compared to 0.5%. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal ethnicity is present at 5.7%, compared to the regional average of 6.3%.

Hunterview hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Hunterview's median age is 31, which is significantly lower than the Rest of NSW figure at 43 and Australia's median age of 38. The 25-34 age group comprises 17.9% of Hunterview's population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 6.5%, lower than the Rest of NSW figure. Between 2021 and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.5% of Hunterview's population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 12.3% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hunterview's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 160 people and reaching a total of 739 from its current figure of 578. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to decrease in number.