Hunterview

Population growth drivers in Hunterview are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, Hunterview's population is estimated at around 3,237. This reflects an increase of 124 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,113. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,234 following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,212 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hunterview's 4.0% growth positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the non-metro area (5.1%). Natural growth contributed approximately 55% 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. Looking at population projections moving forward, Hunterview is expected to increase by 363 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 10.3% over the 17 years. This is just below the median of non-metropolitan areas nationally.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Hunterview has experienced around 8 dwellings receiving development approval annually over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25. This totals an estimated 40 homes. So far in FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Each dwelling built on average attracts 2.5 new residents per year, reflecting robust demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $714,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. This financial year has seen $958,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Hunterview records markedly lower building activity, 76.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. This activity is also under the national average, indicating the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations.

New development consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Hunterview's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 583 people per dwelling approval, Hunterview reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Hunterview is expected to grow by 335 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Hunterview 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 three major projects expected to impact the region: Bridgman Ridge Estate, McDougall Business Park, Hunter Gas Pipeline, and Alroy Oval Sports Precinct Redevelopment. The following details these key initiatives likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Hunterview exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Hunterview has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.8%, as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of June 2025, 1,661 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.9% lower than Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation in Hunterview stands at 74.1%, surpassing Rest of NSW's 56.4%. Major employment industries include mining, retail trade, and health care & social assistance. Mining is particularly prominent with an employment share 10.2 times the regional average.

Conversely, health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 8.4% compared to the regional 16.9%. The area's predominantly residential nature suggests limited local employment opportunities, reflected in Census data comparing working population to resident population. Labour force levels decreased by 4.4%, and employment fell by 4.9% over the year to June 2025, causing unemployment to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw employment fall by 0.1%, labour force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment rise by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Hunterview's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 5.1% over five years and 11.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, 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 $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,862 (median) and $98,087 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hunterview, between the 76th and 87th percentiles nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 34.5% of residents (1,116 people). This pattern is similar to that seen in the metropolitan region where 29.9% occupy this range. The district demonstrates considerable affluence with 35.7% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. Housing accounts for 13.5% of income while 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 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 stood at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.4% and rented ones at 27.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,894, exceeding Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Median weekly rent in Hunterview was recorded at $398, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $340. Nationally, Hunterview's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

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

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

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 NSW's average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees are the 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, with 32.1% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (12.4%), secondary (8.3%), and tertiary (3.0%) levels.

Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment area, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Hunterview has 27 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totalling 19 individual routes. Together, these routes facilitate 173 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 173 meters to the nearest stop. The service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 6 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 a low prevalence of common conditions among its general population. However, among older and at-risk cohorts, the prevalence is higher than the national average. Approximately 61% of Hunterview's total population (1,984 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.6 and 8.4% of residents respectively. 71.7% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 62.6% in Rest of NSW. Hunterview has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.0% (323 people), compared to 16.9% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than 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 dominant religion in Hunterview is Christianity, making up 60.1% of the population, compared to 55.7% across Rest of NSW. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (33.1%), English (29.2%), and Scottish (7.2%).

Notably, South African (1.0%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Hunterview compared to regional averages of 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively. However, Australian Aboriginal representation is slightly lower 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 years, and also below Australia's median age of 38 years. The 25-34 age group constitutes a strong 17.9% of Hunterview's population compared to the Rest of NSW figure, while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 6.5%. Between 2021 and now, the 35-44 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.5% of Hunterview's population. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.3% to 10.9%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hunterview's age structure. Notably, the 25-34 age group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 160 people to reach a total of 740 from its current figure of 579. Meanwhile, both the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.