Hamilton Hill

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 approximately 12,934 as of November 2025. From the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,327 people, there has been an increase of 1,607 individuals (14.2%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,679 in June 2024 and an additional 233 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 1,953 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hamilton Hill's growth rate of 14.2% from the 2021 census exceeds both the national average (8.9%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 72.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population trends project above median growth for Australian statistical areas, with Hamilton Hill expected to expand by 2,767 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 19.4% over the 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 per year from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 440 homes approved during this period. In FY-26, up to the present time, 40 dwellings have been approved. This results in an average of 3.2 new residents arriving per dwelling constructed over these five financial years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new properties is $238,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY-26, commercial approvals have reached $11.2 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity in Hamilton Hill.

Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill has around three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 81st percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New building activity shows 65.0% detached dwellings and 35.0% attached dwellings, offering a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. Hamilton Hill reflects a developing area with around 131 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hamilton Hill is forecasted to 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Shoreline North Coogee, OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge, and Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy. The following list details those most relevant:.

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

Hamilton Hill's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.0% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.9%. As of September 2025, 7,077 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, above Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 61.4%, below Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

Health care & social assistance had notably high concentration, at 1.2 times the regional average, while mining showed lower representation at 5.2% versus the regional average of 7.0%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.9%, labour force increased by 4.5%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% during this period. State-level data as of 25-Nov showed WA employment contracted by 0.27%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hamilton Hill SA2's median income among taxpayers was $50,698 in financial year 2022. 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 for that year. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Hamilton Hill would be approximately $57,897 and $72,830 respectively, based on a 14.2% growth since financial year 2022 as per the Wage Price Index. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Hamilton Hill rank modestly between the 28th and 41st percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 31.6% of the 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, 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, comprised 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 was at 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.8% and rented ones at 36.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's $1,950. Median weekly rent was $320, compared to Perth metro's $370. Nationally, Hamilton Hill's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower than 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, 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 (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (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.

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 2,745 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located only 178 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 392 trips per day, which translates 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 has below-average health indicators with common conditions more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 51% of residents have private health cover, compared to 56.4% in Greater Perth.

The most common conditions are mental health issues (10.0%) and arthritis (7.9%), while 68.3% report no medical ailments, compared to 72.9% in Greater Perth. The area has 18.4% of residents aged 65 and over (2,375 people), higher than the 14.8% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors 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 higher linguistic diversity than most local markets, with 22.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 34.8% of Hamilton Hill residents were born outside Australia. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hamilton Hill, practiced by 41.4%.

Judaism, however, was more prevalent here compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%. In terms of ancestry, English (26.4%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (10.6%) were the top groups. Some ethnicities showed notable differences: Croatian at 2.0% in Hamilton Hill compared to 2.3% regionally, French at 1.2% versus 0.5%, and Italian at 8.6% compared to 6.6%.

Hamilton Hill's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

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 for Hamilton Hill. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 37%, adding 437 people and reaching a total of 1,629 from the current 1,191. The 5-14 age group is expected to grow modestly by 2%, with an increase of 26 residents.