Hallam
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Hallam's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 12,079 people. This figure represents a growth of 607 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,472. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,944 in June 2024 and an additional 128 validated new addresses after the Census date. This results in a population density ratio 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 is 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, driving primary growth in the area.

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 employs VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these projections, Hallam is expected to experience above median population growth among statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with a projected increase of 2,256 persons by 2041, representing 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 were approved, with a further 9 approved so far in FY26. On average, about 0.2 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $295,000, aligning with regional patterns. In FY26, commercial approvals totaling $25.8 million have been registered, indicating 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. 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 reflects 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 Hallam will gain around 2,121 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth in the future.

Hallam has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable projects include Hallam Secondary College Upgrade, Early Learning Victoria Hallam, Bunjil Place Precinct Development, and Hallam Healthcare Precinct, with the following list detailing those most relevant.

Professional plan users can use the search below to filter and access additional projects.

Denotes AI-based impression for illustrative purposes only, not to be taken as definitive under any circumstances. Please follow links and conduct other investigations from the project's source for actual imagery. Developers and project owners wishing us to use original imagery please Contact Us and we will do so.

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. The unemployment rate was 11.7% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year.

As of that date, 5,222 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 7.1%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Hallam lagged at 54.3%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among residents included construction, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. Manufacturing had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.8 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services had limited presence with 5.3% employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. There were 1.1 workers for every resident in Hallam as per the Census, indicating it functioned as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.9% while labour force increased by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 2.2 percentage points in Hallam. In Greater Melbourne, employment grew by 3.5%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hallam's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 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

Hallam's postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows median income at $45,711 and average income at $52,076. This is below Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. As of September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $51,269 (median) and $58,408 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census reports individual income at the 13th percentile ($607 weekly) and household income at the 36th percentile. Most residents (36.5%, or 4,408 individuals) earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to broader regional trends of 32.8%. Hallam faces severe housing affordability pressures, with only 82.1% of income remaining, 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

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 compares to Melbourne metro's 88.1% houses and 11.8% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Hallam was 29.5%, aligning with Melbourne metro's figure. Dwellings were either mortgaged (43.6%) or rented (26.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,700, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,900 and Australia's national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $361, compared to Melbourne metro's $370 and Australia's 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% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 12.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 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, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.9.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 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 at 31.6%, with 10.0% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Hallam Secondary College and Hallam Primary School serve a total of 913 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with limited local school capacity at 7.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.0, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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, consisting of both train and bus services. These stops are served by 10 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,859 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents generally situated 214 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, service frequency across all routes is 408 trips per day, equating to roughly 49 weekly trips per 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence of common conditions among the general population, but higher than national averages for older, at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 46% (5,580 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 53.6%. Nationally, it stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 6.8% and 6.7% respectively, with 71.9% reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 72.0% in Greater Melbourne. Hallam has a higher proportion of seniors, at 17.6% (2,124 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 15.7%. Seniors' health outcomes 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 dominant 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, the top three groups are Other at 39.5%, English at 12.3%, and Australian at 12.0%. Notably, Other is significantly higher than the regional average of 22.0%, while English and Australian are lower than their respective averages of 18.1% and 17.5%. Additionally, certain ethnic groups show notable divergences: Serbian is overrepresented at 2.5% compared to the regional average of 1.4%, Sri Lankan is slightly higher at 2.4% versus 2.3%, and Hungarian is marginally higher at 0.8% compared to 0.7%.

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, which is slightly below Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hallam has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.4%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.6% to 13.6%, while the age group of 25-34 has decreased from 15.3% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling indicates significant changes in Hallam's age profile. The 75-84 age 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, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, the cohorts aged 0-4 and 35-44 are expected to experience population declines.