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 12,079 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 607 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,472. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,944 in June 2024 and an additional 128 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density of 1,498 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hallam's growth rate of 5.3% since the census was within 0.8 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.1%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 83.4% of overall population gains during recent periods in the area.

AreaSearch adopted 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 utilized VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, making adjustments using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Hallam is expected to have an above median population growth, with a projected increase of 2,256 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 17.6% 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 a further nine approved so far in FY26. On average, over these five years, only 0.2 people per year moved to the area for each dwelling built, indicating that supply has met or exceeded demand and contributed to population growth potential.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $295,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year, commercial approvals totaling $25.8 million have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area. 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. Nationally, development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. 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 for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, representing a notable change from the area's existing housing composition of 78.0% houses.

The location has approximately 497 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area with population forecasts indicating Hallam will gain 2,121 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Should current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hallam has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Early Learning Victoria Hallam, Bunjil Place Precinct Development, and Hallam Healthcare Precinct. The following list details 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 notable representation in the construction sector. Its unemployment rate was 11.8% last year, with estimated employment growth of 2.5%.

As of September 2025, there are 5,174 residents employed, an unemployment rate of 7.1%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hallam lags at 54.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents include construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Manufacturing has particularly high concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services have limited presence with only 5.3% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. The area functions as an employment hub with 1.1 workers for every resident, attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment in Hallam increased by 2.5%, while labour force increased by 4.6%, resulting in a rise of 1.8 percentage points in unemployment rate. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0%, labour force expand by 3.3%, and unemployment rise by only 0.3 percentage points. Providing broader context, state-level data to 25-Nov shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. Nationally, employment growth was 0.14%, and the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer further insight into potential future demand within Hallam. National employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hallam's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Hallam SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $45,711 and the average income is $52,076. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Hallam SA2 would be approximately $51,269 (median) and $58,408 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reports that individual incomes in Hallam SA2 lag at the 12th percentile ($607 weekly), while household income performs better at the 35th percentile. The earnings profile shows that the largest segment comprises 36.5% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (4,408 residents). This is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 32.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hallam's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.7% houses and 22.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hallam was 29.5%, similar to Melbourne metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 43.6%, while rented dwellings were at 26.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hallam was $1,700, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $1,900 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Hallam was $361, less than Melbourne metro's $370 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9 people.

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% 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 good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hallam has 58 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 10 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,859 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents on average located 214 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 408 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 49 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hallam's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Hallam residents have a relatively positive health profile with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, although this is higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover stands at approximately 46% (5,580 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 53.6%. Nationally, it averages 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.7% of residents respectively. 71.9% claim to be free from medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.0%. Hallam has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.6% (2,124 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.7%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 has one of the highest levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 60.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hallam, comprising 40.6% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented, making up 27.5%, which is substantially higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 11.4%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the largest group at 39.5%, notably higher than the regional average of 22.0%. English ancestry comprises 12.3% and Australian 12.0%, both lower than their respective regional averages of 18.1% and 17.5%. Serbian, Sri Lankan, and Hungarian ethnic groups are also notably overrepresented in Hallam compared to regional averages.

Hallam's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hallam's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching 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 proportion of residents aged 65-74 (9.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.6% to 13.6%, while the population aged 25-34 has declined from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Hallam's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 73%, adding 475 residents to reach a total of 1,127. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 55% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, the populations aged 0-4 and 35-44 are expected to decline.