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

Hamilton Hill's population is 12,934 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 1,607 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 11,327. The growth from June 2024's estimated resident population of 12,679 and validated new addresses is inferred. Hamilton Hill's population density is 1,953 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Its 14.2% growth since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.2% of recent population gains, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch's projections for Hamilton Hill use ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024, based on 2022 figures. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimation, AreaSearch uses ABS Greater Capital Region projections from 2023, based on 2022 data. Future trends project above median population growth for the area, with an expected expansion of 2,767 persons to 2041, representing a total gain of 19.4% over these 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Hamilton Hill was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Hamilton Hill averaged approximately 88 new dwelling approvals annually from FY-21 to FY-25, totaling 440 homes. In FY-26, 30 dwellings have been approved so far. This results in an average of 3.2 new residents per year for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. New properties are being constructed at an average expected cost of $238,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, $11.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally. New building activity shows 65% detached dwellings and 35% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options and price brackets from traditional family housing to more affordable compact alternatives. With approximately 131 people per approval, Hamilton Hill reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate Hamilton Hill will gain 2,512 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Hamilton Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects potentially impacting the area. Key projects include OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Shoreline North Coogee, Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy, and Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Hamilton Hill recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Hamilton Hill has a well-educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.9% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.6%. As of June 2025, 7,113 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.1% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Hamilton Hill was 61.4%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area had a particularly high concentration in health care & social assistance, with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, mining showed lower representation at 5.2% compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6% while labour force increased by 5.8%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 3.7%, labour force growth of 3.8%, and an unemployment increase of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 indicate that national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton Hill's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hamilton Hill's median income among taxpayers in financial year 2022 was $50,698. The average income stood at $63,774 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Perth's median and average incomes of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Hamilton Hill's median income would be approximately $57,897 and the average income around $72,830, based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 14.2% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Hamilton Hill rank modestly, between the 28th and 42nd percentiles. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of Hamilton Hill's population (4,087 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to the surrounding region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hamilton Hill, with only 81.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 25th percentile.

Hamilton Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hamilton Hill's housing structure in its latest Census evaluation showed 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Perth metro's 88.2% houses and 18.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hamilton Hill stood at 28.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (36.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Perth metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Hamilton Hill was $320, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Hamilton Hill's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hamilton Hill features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 60.1% of all households, including 20.5% couples with children, 23.3% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 39.9%, with lone person households at 34.5% and group households comprising 5.4%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Hamilton Hill shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Tertiary education reaches 28.8% of residents aged 15+ in Hamilton Hill. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.9% and graduate diplomas at 3.4%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.6% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 6.6% pursuing tertiary education. There are six schools operating within Hamilton Hill, educating approximately 1,289 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 979). The educational mix includes four primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Hamilton Hill has 89 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2745 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 178 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 392 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Hamilton Hill are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Hamilton Hill shows below-average health indicators with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 51% of the total population (~6,622 people), compared to Greater Perth's 56.4%.

Mental health issues affect 10.0% of residents, while arthritis impacts 7.9%. 68.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.9% across Greater Perth. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.4%, with 2,375 people, compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Hamilton Hill are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

Hamilton Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hamilton Hill's population showed greater linguistic diversity, with 22.8% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local markets. Born overseas, 34.8% of Hamilton Hill residents were born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hamilton Hill, comprising 41.4% of its population.

However, Judaism's representation stood out at 0.2%, higher than Greater Perth's 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, English (26.4%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (10.6%) were the top three groups represented in Hamilton Hill. Notable differences existed for French (1.2% vs regional 0.5%), Croatian (2.0% vs 2.3%), and Italian (8.6% vs 6.6%).

Hamilton Hill's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Hamilton Hill is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill has a notably higher proportion of individuals aged 35-44 (16.6% locally) and a lower proportion of those aged 5-14 (9.7%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has increased from 15.0% to 16.6%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 12.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hamilton Hill. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 37% (adding 437 people), reaching a total of 1,629 from the current 1,191. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group will experience more modest growth of 2%, adding only 26 residents.