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

According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Hamilton Hill stands at approximately 13,180 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,853 people (16.4%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the population was recorded at 11,327 people. The calculation is based on the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 13,081 combined with 257 validated new addresses identified after the Census. This population level translates to a density of 1,990 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical density found among national locations evaluated by AreaSearch. The 16.4% expansion rate in Hamilton Hill since the 2021 census was higher than the national average (9.3%) as well as the state average, positioning it as a primary growth area within the region. Population expansion in the locality was driven mostly by international migration, which accounted for roughly 69.0% of the overall population rise in recent times, though other contributors such as interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive results.

AreaSearch implements projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for every SA2 region, which were published in 2024 utilizing 2022 as the baseline year. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate expansion in the years following 2032, AreaSearch applies growth rates segmented by age cohort from the latest Greater Capital Region projections published by the ABS in 2023 using 2022 data. Future demographic patterns suggest that the area will experience population growth above the median for Australian statistical areas, with a projected increase of 2,544 persons by 2041 relative to the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 18.6% over the 16 years.

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

In Hamilton Hill, the average number of new dwelling approvals has run at about 88 per year, with a total of 440 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 66 approved during the current FY-26. Because an average of 3.4 new residents have arrived for each dwelling built over those 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is running well ahead of new supply, which typically causes values to rise and intensifies buyer competition, while newly built properties carry an average construction cost of $238,000, matching regional patterns. Furthermore, commercial approvals totaling $11.2 million have been logged in the current financial year, pointing to a steady level of commercial development.

Compared to Greater Perth, the rate of new dwelling approvals per capita in Hamilton Hill is roughly three-quarters as high, though the locality ranks in the 81st percentile of all areas analyzed nationwide. Recent building approvals consist of 65.0% detached dwellings and 35.0% attached dwellings, indicating a rising volume of medium-density choices that provide options across various price points, ranging from conventional family residences to smaller, more affordable options. With a ratio of approximately 136 people for every approval, Hamilton Hill displays characteristics of a developing area.

Demographic projections indicate that Hamilton Hill is on track to add 2,445 residents by 2041, based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. Current building volumes appear to align well with future demand, helping to maintain balanced market conditions without driving excessive price escalation.

Hamilton Hill has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 6thth percentile nationally

Local performance is heavily shaped by adjustments to regional infrastructure, primary developments, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has tracked a total of 8 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable developments include Shoreline North Coogee, OneOneFive Hamilton Hill, Stock Road Pedestrian Bridge, and Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy, with the following index highlighting the most significant initiatives.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Hamilton Hill faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

The workforce residing in Hamilton Hill is well-educated, with a strong representation of employees in essential services, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. As of March 2026, there are 6,938 employed residents, while the unemployment rate sits 2.8% above the Greater Perth rate of 4.2%, and labor force participation is lower than typical levels (66.9% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth). According to responses from the Census, a minor share of 8.2% of residents performed their work from home, although the influence of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

The primary employment sectors for local residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. The community displays a notable concentration in health care & social assistance, where the employment share is 1.2 times the regional average. By contrast, the mining sector has a smaller footprint, employing 5.2% of the workforce compared to 7.0% across the region. This highly residential locality appears to provide a limited number of local jobs, as shown by comparing the count of the Census working population against the resident population.

According to the AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, during the 12 months ending March 2026, the size of the local labor force contracted by 0.9% and total employment fell by 1.1%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. This trend diverged from Greater Perth, which saw employment rise by 2.0%, the labor force expand by 2.5%, and unemployment increase by 0.4 percentage points. Projections published in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia regarding national employment can provide further context on future demand trends in Hamilton Hill. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate future employment trends. Although overall national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry-specific growth rates directly to the employment profile of Hamilton Hill suggests local jobs will rise by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, representing a basic weighted extrapolation for comparison that does not incorporate local population forecasts.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Based on the most recent postcode level ATO statistics released by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the Hamilton Hill SA2 have a median income of $52,540 and an average income of $66,024. These earnings sit slightly below the national averages, and compare to a median of $60,748 and an average of $80,248 in Greater Perth. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated figures would stand at approximately $58,283 (median) and $73,240 (average) as of March 2026. Census results show that household, family, and personal incomes in Hamilton Hill are all positioned in the lower-to-middle range, falling between the 28th and 41st percentiles. The local earnings profile is dominated by the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, which contains 31.6% of residents (4,164 people), reflecting regional trends where 32.0% of the population falls into the same income band. Pressures on housing affordability are substantial, with residents retaining only 81.6% of their income, which puts the area in the 25th percentile.

Hamilton Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

According to the latest Census, the housing stock in Hamilton Hill consisted of 68.4% detached houses and 31.6% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to the Perth metro distribution of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The rate of home ownership in Hamilton Hill matched the Perth metro figure of 28.4%, with the remaining properties being either mortgaged (34.8%) or rented (36.8%). The median monthly payment for mortgages in the area was $1,733, which is below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent stood at $320, compared to the Perth metro figure of $350. On a national level, mortgage repayments in Hamilton Hill are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are significantly below the national median of $375.

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

Families make up the majority of households at 60.1%, consisting of couples with children (20.5%), couples without children (23.3%), and single parent families (14.9%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 39.9% of households, with lone person households representing 34.5% and group houses making up 5.4%. The median household occupancy is 2.2 people, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Within Hamilton Hill, tertiary qualifications have been completed by 28.8% of residents aged 15+. Bachelor degrees represent the most common qualification at 19.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 34.6% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these fields, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (24.1%).

Enrollment rates in education are high, with 28.1% of the local population currently engaged in structured study. This cohort includes 8.4% of residents attending primary school, 6.8% in secondary school, and 6.6% enrolled in tertiary institutions.

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

Analysis of local transit options shows 92 operational public transport stops in Hamilton Hill, which are serviced by bus lines. These stops accommodate 12 distinct routes that provide a total of 2,721 passenger trips per week. Transit access is categorized as excellent, with residents living an average of 179 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the suburb, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 81%, followed by trains at 8% and buses at 6%. The average number of vehicles is 1.2 per household, which is below the wider metropolitan average. A relatively small proportion of 8.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect the influence of COVID-19 rules.

The average daily frequency of services across all routes is 388 trips, which translates to roughly 29 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.

Health performance in Hamilton Hill is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hamilton Hill presents notable health indicators based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality data and the occurrence of chronic illnesses, with typical medical conditions observed in both younger and older cohorts, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is slightly below the SA2 average at about 52% of the population (~6,840 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most frequently reported medical diagnoses in the locality were mental health conditions and arthritis, affecting 10.0% and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 68.3% of the population reported no chronic health conditions, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Health trends within the working-age cohort are generally typical. Residents aged 65 and older make up 18.0% of the population (2,368 people), which is higher than the Greater Perth level of 16.1%. Seniors in the area experience positive health outcomes, with national comparisons ranking higher than those of the general population.

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

The population of Hamilton Hill displays higher cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 22.8% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 34.8% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 41.4% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation in the suburb is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

Regarding ancestry (defined as the country of birth of a resident's parents), the three most common backgrounds in Hamilton Hill are English, representing 26.4% of the population, Australian, representing 19.8%, and Other, representing 10.6%. There are also clear differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with Croatian backgrounds overrepresented at 2.0% of the population (compared to 0.8% regionally), French at 1.2% (compared to 0.5%), and Italian at 8.6% (compared to 4.2%).

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

The median age of residents in Hamilton Hill is 38 years, which is similar to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the national Australian median of 38. Compared to the wider Greater Perth region, Hamilton Hill has a higher proportion of people aged 35 - 44 (16.9%) but a lower share of children aged 5 - 14 (9.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort has increased its share of the population from 15.0% to 16.9%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.2% to 12.3%. Looking forward to 2041, the age structure of Hamilton Hill is projected to experience clear shifts, led by the 65 to 74 group which is expected to grow by 34% (403 people), rising from 1,194 to 1,598, while the 35 to 44 group is projected to grow by just 1%, adding 27 residents.