Success - Hammond Park

Success - Hammond Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Success - Hammond Park's population is around 21,246 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 3,792 people (21.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 17,454 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 20,712 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 501 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,398 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Success - Hammond Park's 21.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the state average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 37.1% 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Regarding demographic trends, an above-median population growth relative to national areas is projected, with the area expected to grow by 5,584 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 23.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Success - Hammond Park was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Success - Hammond Park has seen around 164 new homes approved each year, with 823 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 103 so far in FY-26. With an average of 4.7 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is significantly outpacing supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and increases competition among buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $173,000—under regional levels—indicating more accessible housing choices for buyers. Additionally, $13.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Perth, Success - Hammond Park has similar development levels (per person), preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New building activity shows 97.0% detached houses and 3.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (81.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 189 people per dwelling approval, Success - Hammond Park shows characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Success - Hammond Park will gain 5,050 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Success - Hammond Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 27thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 30 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Hammond Park Shopping Centre, Gaebler Road Mixed-Use Commercial Development, Paperbark Estate Residential Development, and Emmanuel Catholic College Expansion, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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The labour market strength in Success - Hammond Park positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Success - Hammond Park features a well-educated workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of just 2.3%, and 0.8% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 13,166 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 1.8% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (83.5% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.4% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, education & training shows lower representation at 8.2% versus the regional average of 9.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 0.8% while labour force increased by 1.0%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Success - Hammond Park. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Success - Hammond Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Success - Hammond Park SA2's median income among taxpayers is $68,061, with an average of $81,685. This is extremely high nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $74,608 (median) and $89,543 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Success - Hammond Park, between the 82nd and 84th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals the largest segment comprises 39.2% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (8,328 residents), mirroring the metropolitan region where 32.0% occupy this bracket. The substantial proportion of high earners (32.2% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout this suburb. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 80th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Success - Hammond Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Success - Hammond Park, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 81.0% houses and 19.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Success - Hammond Park was lagging that of Perth metro, at 14.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (57.4%) or rented (28.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,993, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Success - Hammond Park's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

Success - Hammond Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 78.9% of all households, comprising 43.5% couples with children, 22.7% couples without children, and 11.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.1%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Success - Hammond Park shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

University qualifications in Success - Hammond Park (31.7% of residents aged 15+) edge above the SA3 area average (27.4%), suggesting competitive educational foundations within the broader context. Bachelor degrees lead at 21.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.9%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (24.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.0% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 79 active transport stops operating within Success - Hammond Park, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 18 individual routes, collectively providing 5,878 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 187 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 78%, with 14% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A relatively low 7.4% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 839 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 74 weekly trips per individual stop.

Success - Hammond Park's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Success - Hammond Park, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (12,726 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 6.9% and 6.7% of residents, respectively, while 78.4% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 8.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,869 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Success - Hammond Park 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

Success - Hammond Park scores highly on cultural diversity, with 29.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 41.0% born overseas. The main religion in Success - Hammond Park is Christianity, which makes up 44.8% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 4.3% of the population, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Success - Hammond Park are English, comprising 23.2% of the population, Australian, comprising 20.1% of the population, and Other, comprising 13.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Success - Hammond Park (vs 1.0% regionally), Croatian at 1.1% (vs 0.8%) and Maori at 1.2% (vs 0.9%).

Success - Hammond Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

At 34 years, Success - Hammond Park's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Perth, Success - Hammond Park has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (18.9%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.6% to 12.9% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 4.2% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 8.5% to 6.7% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 17.1% to 15.8%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Success - Hammond Park. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 43%, adding 1,220 residents to reach 4,033. In contrast, the 35 to 44 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (22 people).