Hallam

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

Hallam's population was around 12,015 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 543 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,472. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,009 in June 2025 and an additional 134 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,490 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hallam's growth rate of 4.7% since the census is within 1.5 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.2%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.9% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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 methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Hallam is projected to grow by 2,019 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 16.8% over the 16-year period.

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

Hallam has seen approximately 30 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 150 homes were approved, with a further 12 approved in FY26 so far. The average number of people moving to the area for each dwelling built over these years is 0.2 per year.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering more buyer choices and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $295,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial approvals totalling $25.8 million have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hallam has significantly less development activity, being 58.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity in Hallam shows a trend towards denser development, with 35.0% detached houses and 65.0% attached dwellings. This shift provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

It represents a notable change from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 78.0% houses. This trend may indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and reflect changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. Hallam has approximately 497 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts suggest that Hallam will gain 2,013 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hallam has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely impacting the area. Major initiatives include Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Early Learning Victoria Hallam, Bunjil Place Precinct Development, and Hallam Healthcare Precinct. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment drivers in Hallam are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Hallam has a skilled workforce with the construction sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate in Hallam was 12.4% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%.

As of December 2025, 5,183 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 7.7%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%. Workforce participation in Hallam was 61.2%, lower than Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. According to Census responses, 16.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents were construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average. Professional & technical services had limited presence with 5.3% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. There was 1.1 worker for every resident in Hallam as of the Census, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.9% while labour force increased by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.2 percentage points in Hallam. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 2.4%, labour force expanded by 2.8%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hallam's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Hallam SA2 is $48,465 and average income is $53,992. These figures are below national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) in Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of March 2026 is approximately $53,127 and average income is $59,186. The 2021 Census reports individual incomes at the 12th percentile ($607 weekly) and household incomes at the 35th percentile. Most residents (36.5%, or 4,385 individuals) earn between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, similar to regional trends of 32.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.1% of income remaining, ranking at the 34th percentile.

Hallam is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hallam's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 77.7% houses and 22.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Compared to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings, Hallam had a higher proportion of houses and a lower proportion of other dwellings. Home ownership in Hallam was 29.5%, aligning with Melbourne metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (43.6%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hallam was $1,700, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Hallam was recorded at $361, which is less than Melbourne metro's $390 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 77.4% of all households, including 40.5% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households making up 3.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Hallam fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 21.3%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 31.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.0%). Educational participation is high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 10.0% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 4.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hallam has 59 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 2,190 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 214 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Hallam residents commute outwards. Cars are the primary mode of transport for 90% of these residents, while trains are used by 5%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Hallam, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 16.5% of Hallam residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 312 trips per day, equating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hallam is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Hallam faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~5,598 people), compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (6.8%) and mental health issues (6.7%). Approximately 71.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,067 people), higher than the 15.0% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Hallam is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hallam, one of the most culturally diverse areas in the country, has 60.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, making up 40.6%. Islam is overrepresented at 27.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (39.5%), English (12.3%), and Australian (12.0%). Serbian (2.5%) and Sri Lankan (2.4%) groups are notably overrepresented, while Hungarian is at 0.8%, higher than the regional average of 0.3%.

Hallam's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hallam's median age is nearly 36 years, close to Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years, which is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hallam has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.1%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.6% to 13.5%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 12.1% to 11.2%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Hallam's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is expected to grow by 62%, adding 398 residents to reach a total of 1,036. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 51% of population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to experience population declines.