Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Hamilton
2 km²
The population of Hamilton has grown by 43% since 2011, creating a more crowded and affluent community. It is now a place for well-educated professionals and high earners, with a typical resident aged 42. This shift is seen in the housing, where apartments have replaced many houses and more people are renting. It is a highly mobile area where a large number of residents have moved in recently, including many from overseas.
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Residents here are noticeably older than the state and national average, and children under 15 make up only 10.1% of the population. There is also a higher rate of de facto relationships compared to most areas, which rose to 14.8%.
Born overseas, 28.9% of the community comes from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English, Australian, and Irish ancestries are the most common.
About 16.5% of people use a language other than English at home, which is well above the Queensland average. While this has risen since 2011, very few people speak little or no English.
Nearly half the population identifies as Christian, though the number of people reporting no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011 to reach 37.6%.
This is a highly qualified community where 40.1% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national figure. School completion is also much higher than usual, with 73.8% finishing Year 12.
Incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,969 a week, which is well above the national average. About 31.5% of households earn $3,000 or more each week.
The community reports fewer long-term health conditions and fewer people needing daily help compared to most areas. About 8.7% of residents have a mental health condition.
Unpaid care and housework are much less common here than in other areas. However, a higher proportion of the population has served in the Defence Force.
First Nations residents are far older than the national average, with a typical age of 32. While they have much higher Year 12 completion rates and personal incomes than most areas, unemployment is well above the national figure.
The area has many more people living alone than most other places, with 41.1% of households being single person. Consequently, homes are smaller, with only 2.0 people per home.
Apartments dominate the landscape, and 50% of the population are renters, which is far above the national average. Typical weekly rents are higher than usual at $420.
Working from home is very common at 24.5%, far above the state figure. Despite this, more people use public transport than in most areas, partly because 9.7% of homes have no car.
The community is very transient, with 56.6% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up a significant 18.9% of the population.
More people are working or looking for work here than in most areas, and 65.3% are employed full-time. Many residents work as professionals or managers in health, professional services, or retail.
Hamilton is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. This is driven by exceptionally high levels of education and job skills.
The area receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with 1,146mm annually. It also stays warmer than most areas in the state.
Described as a walker's paradise, almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport. Most residents are also within a short walk of groceries and health services.