Hobartville
At just 1.09 km2, Hobartville packs in 2,712 residents at a density of 2,485 per km2, making it one of the more compact pockets in the Hawkesbury area. The standout figure is tenure: 31.1% own their home outright, 35.5% carry a mortgage, and 33.3% rent, a spread that reflects a mixed but stable community. Household income sits at the 61.8th percentile nationally, above the median, and the IRSAD decile of 8 ranks it in the upper advantage tier compared to the national distribution. The suburb skews younger than most of Australia, with a median age of 35, which is 5 years below the national average.
Population
2,712
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,759/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
18
Median House
$905K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $905,000 based on PSI-derived data, up from $870,000 in 2024 to $950,000 in 2025, a 9.2% rise in one year. That pace of appreciation outpaced broader market averages. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 97.6% are separate houses and only 2.4% semi-detached, with no recorded apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 66.4%, and 4-plus bedroom properties make up 27.7%, pointing to family-oriented buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,141, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 28.1%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite a median house price above $900,000. That affordability buffer is because household income at the 61.8th percentile is above the national median.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $905,000 based on PSI-derived data, up from $870,000 in 2024 to $950,000 in 2025, a 9.2% rise in one year. That pace of appreciation outpaced broader market averages. The housing stock is overwhelmingly detached: 97.6% are separate houses and only 2.4% semi-detached, with no recorded apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 66.4%, and 4-plus bedroom properties make up 27.7%, pointing to family-oriented buyers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,141, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 28.1%, just below the 30% stress threshold despite a median house price above $900,000. That affordability buffer is because household income at the 61.8th percentile is above the national median.
For Investors
Renter share at 33.3% provides a steady tenant base, and weekly rent of $420 against a $905,000 median implies a gross yield around 2.4%, modest but consistent with outer Western Sydney pricing norms. Vacancy rate stands at 5.2%, which is elevated and signals some softness in rental demand relative to supply. Development activity shows 16 applications in the past 12 months, a low count that limits new supply pressure. Migration trends favour demand: overseas arrivals average 252 net per year while net internal outflow is 187, so population is growing at 1.27% annually, adding roughly 118 persons each year. Forecasts to 2031 project the broader area reaching around 10,210 residents, reflecting a sustained growth trajectory that typically underpins rental demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
99
Last 12 Months
18
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-37.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hobartville iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hobartville Public School
K-6 · 355 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 sits 5 years below the national figure, and the suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 4.1 points and the young share falling 2.2 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up 14.9% of the population, which is 6.7 points below the national average, so this is a predominantly Australian-born suburb. English (1,069 residents), Irish (302) and Scottish (257) dominate ancestry, reflecting a strong Anglo-Celtic heritage. Average household size is 2.5, equal to the national figure, and 42% of families are couples with children, pointing to a family-oriented community. University qualifications reach 23.1% of residents, which is 7 points below the national rate, indicating a workforce more concentrated in trades and services than in graduate-level professions.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.6%
Houses
2.4%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Hobartville is almost entirely a detached-house suburb: 97.6% of dwellings are separate houses, compared to a national average where apartments and medium-density represent a much larger share. Three-bedroom homes account for 66.4% and 4-plus bedroom homes for 27.7%, leaving very little small-dwelling stock. The price trajectory shows growth: from $870,000 in 2024 to $950,000 in 2025, a 9.2% one-year rise and a CAGR of 9.2% over the recorded period. Tenure splits into 31.1% outright owners, 35.5% with a mortgage, and 33.3% renters. Rent-to-income sits at 23.9% and mortgage-to-income at 28.1%, both below stress levels, which means housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes. The vacancy rate of 5.2% is above typical equilibrium, worth monitoring for rental investors.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,141
Rent / wk
$420
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$826
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
28.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.1%
Couples, no children
2,216
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs the largest share of local workers at 18.8% (157 people), followed jointly by Construction and Education at 12.2% each (102 workers apiece), then Manufacturing at 8.5% and Retail at 8.1%. This industry mix reflects the suburb's location within a regional centre that serves both trade and service sectors. By occupation, Professionals lead at 210 workers, followed by Labourers (163), Community and Personal Service (159), Clerical and Admin (148), and Managers (137). Unemployment sits at 5.2% and the full-time employment rate is 65.8%, with 710 residents not in the labour force, partly explained by a median age of 35 and a significant cohort of families. The SEIFA IEO decile of 9 indicates strong education and occupation advantage, while the IER decile of 1 reflects relatively lower economic resources, a pattern common in owner-occupier suburbs where wealth is in property rather than financial assets.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
5,826
Unemployed
302
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
55.7%
Employed
1,147
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.1%
Postgraduate
6.1%
Born Overseas
14.9%
Dwellings
1,017
Transport to Work
Car dependence is very high at 90.3% of commuters driving, compared to the national average where public transport plays a larger role. Public transport use sits at just 1.8% and walking or cycling at 3.4%, consistent with a low-density suburban layout in outer Western Sydney. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families draw on institutions in neighbouring Hawkesbury localities. Safety data is not available in this dataset, though the IRSD decile of 6 and IRSAD decile of 8 both indicate moderate to above-average advantage nationally, suggesting below-average disadvantage levels. Housing stress is low: rent-to-income at 23.9% and mortgage-to-income at 28.1% remain below stress thresholds. Volunteering runs at 13.1%, and 6.2% of residents (161 people) need daily assistance.
Drive
90.3%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.27%/yr
(+118 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is growing at 1.27% per year, adding roughly 118 persons annually, faster than many established Sydney suburbs. The 10-year population change sits at 21.3%, well above the national suburban average, driven primarily by overseas migration of 252 net arrivals per year while net internal outflow runs at 187. Medium-scenario forecasts project the broader area at around 10,210 by 2031. Gentrification is at an early-signs stage with a score of 32, supported by signals including population growth above 20% since 2011 and an accelerating overseas inflow. Affordability has worsened: the affordability ratio moved from 43.2% in 2011 to 49.1% in 2021, consistent with the price trajectory. Rent growth of 43.1% over the period outpaced real income growth of 2.2%, squeezing renters more than owners.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+252
Net Internal / yr
-187
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +20% since 2011, Net internal outflow -187/yr, Strong overseas inflow +252/yr, Accelerating: 4% → 15%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hobartville compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hobartville a good suburb to live in?
Hobartville scores IRSAD decile 8 nationally, placing it in the upper advantage tier. Household income sits at the 61.8th percentile. Housing stress is low, with mortgage costs at 28.1% of income and rent at 23.9%. The main trade-offs are high car dependence (90.3% drive) and no recorded schools inside the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Hobartville?
The median house price is $905,000, based on PSI-derived data. Prices rose from $870,000 in 2024 to $950,000 in 2025, a 9.2% gain in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,141, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 28.1%, just under the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Hobartville?
No schools are recorded inside the Hobartville suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring Hawkesbury suburbs. The suburb's university qualification rate is 23.1%, which is 7 points below the national average, suggesting most of the local workforce is trained in trades and services.
Is Hobartville safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hobartville in this dataset. As a proxy, the suburb scores IRSD decile 6 nationally, indicating moderate relative advantage, and IRSAD decile 8, in the upper tier. Only 6.2% of the 2,712 residents need daily assistance, broadly consistent with a stable, lower-disadvantage area.
Is Hobartville good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $420 against a $905,000 median gives a gross yield around 2.4%, modest but stable. The vacancy rate of 5.2% is above typical equilibrium, so monitor rental demand carefully. Population is growing at 1.27% annually with overseas migration of 252 net arrivals per year providing a demand tailwind. Prices rose 9.2% in one year.
How is Hobartville's population changing?
Population grew 21.3% over the past 10 years and is currently expanding at 1.27% per year, adding about 118 residents annually. Overseas arrivals are the primary driver at 252 net per year, while net internal outflow is 187. Medium forecasts project the broader area reaching 10,210 by 2031, up from around 9,325 in 2025.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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