Hamilton Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,918 as of August 2025. This shows an increase of 1,591 people, a 14.0% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 11,327. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: Hamilton Hill's population was 12,679 in June 2024, with an additional 226 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,951 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Hamilton Hill's growth exceeds both national (8.6%) and state averages, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration drove most recent gains (72.2%), though all factors including interstate migration and natural growth contributed positively.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, post-2032 growth is estimated using ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 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, a total gain of 19.6% over 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 has averaged approximately 88 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 440 homes approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and six approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each home built has accommodated around 3.2 new residents per year over these five years. This supply is lagging behind demand, which typically results in heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new homes in Hamilton Hill is approximately $336,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Commercial approvals this financial year have totaled $11.2 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill has about three-quarters the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 82nd percentile nationally in terms of areas assessed.

New building activity comprises approximately 65% detached dwellings and 35% townhouses or apartments, providing a mix of medium-density options across various price brackets. Hamilton Hill's population growth reflects its developing status, with around 131 people per approval. Population forecasts project an increase of 2,528 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 an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Shoreline North Coogee, Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy, and Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Hamilton Hill has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Hamilton Hill's workforce is well-educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 6.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.6% over the past year.

In June 2025, 7,113 residents were employed, but the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Perth's by 3.1 percentage points at 3.9%. Workforce participation was lower at 61.4%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Hamilton Hill had a notable concentration in health care & social assistance with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average.

However, mining had limited presence with 5.2% employment compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 4.6%, while labour force grew by 5.8%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 1.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth had an employment growth of 3.7% and a labour force growth of 3.8%, with a slight increase in unemployment rate. State-level data to Sep-25 showed WA's employment contracted by 0.82%, losing 14,590 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hamilton Hill's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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. In comparison, Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average income of $78,020. As of March 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth suggest Hamilton Hill's median income would be approximately $56,584 and the average income around $71,178. According to 2021 Census figures, household incomes in Hamilton Hill ranked at the 35th percentile, family incomes at the 32nd percentile, and personal incomes at the 42nd percentile. The predominant income cohort in Hamilton Hill was 31.6% of locals (4,082 people) earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week. This pattern is similar to surrounding regions where 32.0% of residents fall into this income range. 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 68.4% houses and 31.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 81.2% 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, 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 account for 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 constitute 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 Hamilton Hill residents aged 15 and above. 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 also prominent, with 34.6% of residents 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. Six schools operate within Hamilton Hill, educating approximately 1,289 students. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 979) with balanced educational opportunities. 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

Public transport analysis reveals 89 active transport stops operating within Hamilton Hill. These stops are serviced by 12 individual routes, collectively providing 2,745 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 178 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 392 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 usual across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is slightly lower at approximately 51%, affecting about 6,614 people, compared to Greater Perth's 56.4%.

Mental health issues impact 10.0% of residents, while arthritis affects 7.9%. About 68.3% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.9%. Hamilton Hill has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 18.4%, or 2,373 people, compared to Greater Perth's 14.8%. Despite this, 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 cultural diversity exceeds most local markets, with 22.8% speaking a language other than English at home and 34.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hamilton Hill, accounting for 41.4%. However, Judaism stands out at 0.2%, higher than Greater Perth's 0.1%.

For ancestry, the top groups are English (26.4%), Australian (19.8%), and Other (10.6%). Notably, French (1.2%) is overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.5%, Croatian is slightly underrepresented at 2.0% versus 2.3%, and Italian is notably higher at 8.6% compared to regionally reported 6.6%.

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

The median age in Hamilton Hill is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Hamilton Hill has a notably higher percentage of individuals aged 35-44 (16.6% locally vs. an average of around 15%), while those aged 5-14 are under-represented (9.7%). According to the post-2021 Census data, the 35-44 age group has grown 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 projected to grow by 37% (an increase of 439 people), reaching a total of 1,629 from the current figure of 1,189. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group will experience more modest growth of 2%, adding only 28 residents.