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 approximately 12,007 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 535 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,472. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 11,944 residents in June 2024 and 128 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,489 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 2.1 percentage points of its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 83.4% of overall population gains during 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 Victorian State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusting with weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Hallam is projected to grow by 2,256 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall gain of 18.3% over the 17-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 have been approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built over these years is 0.2 per year, suggesting that supply is meeting or exceeding demand and providing greater buyer choice while supporting potential population growth above projections.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $295,000, which is consistent with regional patterns. In FY26, $25.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hallam has significantly less development activity, 58.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. New building activity shows that 35.0% are detached houses and 65.0% are attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 78.0% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options.

The location has approximately 497 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. Population forecasts indicate that Hallam will gain 2,193 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hallam has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Early Learning Victoria Hallam, Bunjil Place Precinct Development, and Hallam Healthcare Precinct. The following list outlines those likely to be most relevant.

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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 11.8% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.5%.

As of September 2025, 5,174 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 7.1%, above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hallam lagged behind Greater Melbourne at 61.0% compared to 71.0%. According to Census responses, 16.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents included construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing showed a 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 were 1.1 workers for every resident in Hallam as of the Census, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.5% while labour force increased by 4.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.8 percentage points in Hallam. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Hallam. These projections estimate that national employment will 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Hallam SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $48,465 and the average income stands at $53,992. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $57,688 and an average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hallam SA2 would be approximately $52,463 (median) and $58,446 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, individual incomes in Hallam SA2 lag at the 12th percentile with a weekly income of $607, while household income performs better at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 36.5% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (4,382 residents), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hallam SA2, with only 82.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 34th percentile.

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

The dwelling structure in Hallam, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 77.7% houses and 22.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Hallam was 29.5%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged at 43.6% or rented at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,700, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Hallam's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.4% of all households, including 40.5% that are couples with children, 22.8% that are couples without children, and 12.9% that consist of single parents. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 19.3% and group households comprising 3.2% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is 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 prevalent, 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% 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 living an average of 214 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most Hallam residents commute outside the area. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for 90% of residents, while 5% use trains. 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, resulting in 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 conducted in September 20XX. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were notably high across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~5,595 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis (6.8%) and mental health issues (6.7%). However, 71.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrated better than average health outcomes. The area had 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,112 people), higher than the 14.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors presented 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 Australia, has 60.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion in Hallam, comprising 40.6% of people. Islam, however, is substantially overrepresented at 27.5%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (39.5%), English (12.3%), and Australian (12.0%). These figures differ from regional averages: Other is substantially higher (vs 14.6%), while English and Australian are notably lower (vs 20.1% and 18.4%, respectively). Certain ethnic groups show notable divergences in representation: Serbian at 2.5% (vs 0.4%), Sri Lankan at 2.4% (vs 0.8%), and Hungarian at 0.8% (vs 0.3%).

Hallam's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

At 36 years, Hallam's median age is nearly matching Greater Melbourne's average of 37, which is modestly under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Hallam has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (9.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). From the 2021 Census, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 12.6% to 13.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hallam's age profile will evolve significantly. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 74%, adding 479 residents to reach 1,127. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 55% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.