Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights

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

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights' population is 22,248 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 1,048 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 21,200. The change is inferred from ABS estimated resident population of 22,177 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 694 persons per square kilometer. Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights' growth rate of 4.9% since the census is within 1.1 percentage points of the non-metro area's 6.0%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 51.8% of overall population gains recently.

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, AreaSearch utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 6,414 persons, reflecting a total increase of 28.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has received approximately 151 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 757 homes. As of FY26, there have been 32 approvals recorded. On average, 1.8 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $384,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In this financial year, there have been $16.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to the rest of Victoria, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has about 67% of building activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally.

Recent construction consists of 80.0% standalone homes and 20.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 196 people per dwelling approval in the location. Population forecasts indicate that Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights will gain around 6,323 residents by 2041. Construction is currently keeping pace with projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as population increases.

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 56 projects that could affect this region. Notable ones include Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas, Geelong Ring Road - Stage 4C (Heales Road to Anglesea Road), Barwon Health North, and Hope & Autumn Mixed Use Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has been broadly consistent with national averages

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.4% as of September 2025.

There were 12,630 residents employed at this time, with a unemployment rate 0.4% lower than the Rest of Vic.'s rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation was higher at 68.7%, compared to the regional average of 57.4%. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. There was a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence, with only 0.6% of residents employed in these sectors compared to the regional average of 7.5%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by a lower Census working population compared to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 0.4%, while employment declined by 0.7%, leading to an unemployment rate increase of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of Vic. experienced a 0.7% employment decline and a 0.6% labour force decrease, with a marginal rise in unemployment. State-level data from November 25 shows that Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, although these estimates are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights SA2 had very high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $57,116 and the average income stood at $72,587, compared to Rest of Vic.'s figures of $48,741 and $60,693 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $64,061 (median) and $81,414 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals personal income ranks at the 69th percentile ($918 weekly), while household income sits at the 48th percentile. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 30.3% of the community (6,741 individuals). Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 49th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Vic.'s 84.6% houses and 15.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights was at 30.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.3% and rented ones at 35.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,842, while the median weekly rent was $335. Nationally, Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights's median monthly mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 62.0% of all households, including 27.0% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 38.0%, with lone person households at 33.5% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Vic. average of 2.4.

The educational profile of Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has a higher proportion of residents with university qualifications than both the broader Victorian average and its SA3 area. Specifically, 34.6% of residents aged 15 and above have university degrees compared to 21.7% in Rest of Vic. and 27.3% in the SA3 area. Bachelor's degrees are most common at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 11.4% and certificates make up 21.5%. Educational participation is high, with 27.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.7% in primary education, 6.5% in secondary education, and 6.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights has 100 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 11 different routes that together facilitate 1,604 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average located 204 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 229 trips across all routes, which translates to approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights residents show positive health outcomes with common conditions prevalent across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 56% (~12,458 people), higher than Rest of Vic's 52.7%.

Mental health issues affect 9.8% and asthma impacts 8.8%, while 68.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 65.9% across Rest of Vic. The area has 14.7% residents aged 65 and over (3,270 people), lower than Rest of Vic's 16.8%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Geelong West-Hamlyn Heights has a cultural diversity below average, with 83.8% of its population born in Australia, 89.3% being citizens, and 88.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 48.3%. The most notable overrepresentation is in 'Other', which makes up 0.9%, compared to 1.2% regionally.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (26.9%), Australian (24.7%), and Irish (11.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable divergences: Croatian is overrepresented at 1.5% (vs 1.5% regionally), Dutch at 2.2% (vs 2.0%), and Macedonian at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).

Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights is 36 years, which is significantly below Rest of Vic.'s average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38 years. The 25-34 age group has a strong representation at 18.5%, compared to Rest of Vic., while the 65-74 cohort is less prevalent at 8.1%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 25-34 age group grew from 16.9% to 18.5% of the population, and the 35-44 cohort increased from 14.9% to 16.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.4% to 10.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Geelong West - Hamlyn Heights. Notably, the 25-34 age group is expected to grow by 53%, adding 2,171 people and reaching a total of 6,283 from its current figure of 4,111. In contrast, the 55-64 cohort shows minimal growth of just 0% (adding only 2 people).