Hamilton Hill
Population density is the standout feature of Hamilton Hill: 11,327 residents occupy 6.62 square kilometres, producing 1,712.2 people per square kilometre. The median age is 39, or 1 year below the national figure, while 34.8% of residents were born overseas, 13.2 percentage points above the national level. Average household size is 2.2, which is 0.3 below the national average. Like nearby Spearwood and Coolbellup, Hamilton Hill has an established mixed-tenure character, but its overseas-born share gives local services and amenities an international emphasis.
Population
11,327
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,396/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
77
Homebuyers will need to focus on recent comparable sales because a current median house price is not supplied. Housing costs include a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure and $320 weekly rent, while mortgage payments equal 28.7% of household income, below 30%. The stock is mainly separate houses at 68.4%, with semi-detached homes at 25.2% and apartments at 6.4%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.3%, followed by four-bedroom or larger homes at 22.6%, making the suburb suited to buyers seeking conventional family layouts. The 36.6% renting share also creates more choice than a tightly owner-occupied market.
For Buyers
Homebuyers will need to focus on recent comparable sales because a current median house price is not supplied. Housing costs include a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure and $320 weekly rent, while mortgage payments equal 28.7% of household income, below 30%. The stock is mainly separate houses at 68.4%, with semi-detached homes at 25.2% and apartments at 6.4%. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 50.3%, followed by four-bedroom or larger homes at 22.6%, making the suburb suited to buyers seeking conventional family layouts. The 36.6% renting share also creates more choice than a tightly owner-occupied market.
For Investors
Hamilton Hill has a sizeable tenant base because 36.6% of occupied dwellings are rented, compared with 28.2% owned outright. Weekly rent is $320 and vacancy is 8.5%, so investors should test achievable rent carefully rather than assume scarcity alone will support returns. Development activity is notable, with 65 matters recorded over 12 months, including house extensions, garages and a swimming pool. Rent growth of 18.5% is higher than real income growth of 16.7%, while the outlook runs at 1.22% annually and is driven primarily by overseas migration. These conditions support investigation, but do not remove renovation, vacancy and holding-cost risks.
Development Activity
Total DAs
77
Last 12 Months
77
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hamilton Hill
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FREMANTLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
KERRY STREET COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PORT SCHOOL
EAST HAMILTON HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
PHOENIX PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Hamilton Hill has a median age of 39, 1 year below the national comparison, and an overseas-born share of 34.8%, which is 13.2 percentage points above the national figure. University-qualified residents account for 33.6%, or 3.5 points above the national level. Smaller households are common because the average household size is 2.2, 0.3 below the national average, while couples without children represent 39.0% of families and one-parent families 24.7%. English ancestry is recorded for 3,969 people, Italian for 1,288 and Irish for 1,198. No religion is the largest religious response at 5,507, ahead of Christianity at 4,238.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
68.4%
Houses
25.2%
Townhouse
6.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Hamilton Hill's housing profile is more mixed than a purely detached-home market. Separate houses account for 68.4%, but semi-detached dwellings contribute 25.2% and apartments 6.4%, giving buyers and renters more formats than a standard suburban layout. Three-bedroom homes make up 50.3% of stock, while four-bedroom or larger homes account for 22.6%. Tenure is split between 28.2% owned outright, 34.4% mortgaged and 36.6% rented, with renting higher than outright ownership. Weekly rent is $320 and mortgage payments are $1,733 per month; mortgage costs equal 28.7% of household income, below 30%, which may support manageable repayments for some households.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$320
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$765
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.5%
Unoccupied
448
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
33.8%
Couples with children
39.0%
Couples, no children
24.7%
Single parent
2,940
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Hamilton Hill's largest industry at 20.4%, employing 778 people, followed by education at 12.5% and 478 workers. Construction accounts for 9.4%, professional and technical services 8.8%, and public administration 7.2%. The occupation mix is led by professionals at 1,378 people, above trades at 954, with community and personal service workers at 752. Labour-force participation is 61.5% and unemployment is 6.4%, while full-time employment represents 57.8% of employed residents. Socioeconomic indicators are uneven: IEO is decile 6, above IER decile 2, with IRSD decile 3 and IRSAD decile 4. This gap points to education and occupation standing above measured income and economic resources.
Unemployment
6.4%
Labour Force
5,905
Unemployed
377
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.8%
Part-time
36.2%
Participation
61.5%
Employed
5,528
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
33.6%
Postgraduate
7.8%
Born Overseas
34.8%
Dwellings
4,809
Transport to Work
Hamilton Hill is strongly car-oriented because 77.9% of commuters drive, far higher than the 5.2% using public transport and the 2.8% walking or cycling. Working from home accounts for 8.9%, which adds some flexibility but does not replace private transport for most households. Families have access to six nearby schools, comprising three government primary schools and three non-government schools; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Density is 1,712.2 people per square kilometre, supporting local activity, while the IRSAD score sits at decile 4, below higher-access neighbourhoods. The combination of school choice and car dependence makes street location and transport connections important.
Drive
77.9%
Public Transport
5.2%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
8.9%
Population Forecast
+1.22%/yr
(+160 people/yr)
EstablishedHamilton Hill's growth trend is above zero at 1.22% a year, with overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 14.9% over 10 years, while the forecast trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly upward. Gentrification is labelled Active with a score of 44, compared with the shift assessment of Early signs and a score of 35. Rent growth of 18.5% is higher than real income growth of 16.7%, creating pressure for renters even as established housing and renovation activity continue. The 65 development matters recorded over 12 months reinforce a pattern of incremental change rather than a single large project.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+213
Net Internal / yr
+90
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +25% since 2011, Net internal migration +90/yr, Strong overseas inflow +213/yr, Accelerating: 3% → 21%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hamilton Hill compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamilton Hill a good suburb to live in?
Hamilton Hill can suit households wanting established housing, school access and a multicultural setting. It has 11,327 residents, six nearby schools and a 34.8% overseas-born population. Daily life is car-oriented, with 77.9% driving compared with 5.2% using public transport, so the best fit depends on transport needs.
What is the median house price in Hamilton Hill?
Recent comparable sales and local listings should be used to confirm the current median house price. Housing context includes $320 weekly rent, a $1,733 monthly mortgage figure and a housing stock made up of 68.4% separate houses, 25.2% semi-detached dwellings and 6.4% apartments.
What schools are in Hamilton Hill?
Hamilton Hill has 6 nearby schools, including 3 government primary schools and 3 non-government schools. The local mix includes East Hamilton Hill, Phoenix and Southwell primary options, alongside non-government provision. Check the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can vary by address.
Is Hamilton Hill safe?
Safety should be checked using current street-level information and a visit at different times, because conditions can vary across 6.62 square kilometres. Hamilton Hill has 11,327 residents, so a single suburb-wide impression may not reflect every pocket. Review current WA Police information before making a final decision.
Is Hamilton Hill good for property investment?
Hamilton Hill warrants investigation because 36.6% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $320 and development activity reached 65 matters over 12 months. Vacancy is 8.5%, so investors should stress-test periods without tenants. The wider growth trend is 1.22% annually and is driven by overseas migration.
How is Hamilton Hill's population changing?
Hamilton Hill has 11,327 residents today. Growth across the wider area is running at 1.22% a year, with overseas migration the primary driver and a Mixed trajectory. Ten-year population change is 14.9%, while the gentrification assessment is Active with a score of 44.
What languages are spoken in Hamilton Hill?
Italian is the leading recorded language other than English, with 272 speakers, followed by Portuguese at 86 and Croatian at 77. German accounts for 61 and French for 60. The overseas-born share is 34.8%, which is 13.2 percentage points above the national comparison.
What development is occurring in Hamilton Hill?
There were 65 development matters over 12 months, indicating steady incremental activity. Examples include a below-ground swimming pool, a single R-Code house with garage and a house extension. This pattern points to renovations and individual housing changes rather than a single identified large-scale project.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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