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Hamilton Hill
7 km²
Typical weekly household incomes in Hamilton Hill are well below the national figure, reflecting a community with significant economic challenges. This area in Greater Perth has seen a shift toward a more secular population, with nearly half of residents now reporting no religion. It is a highly walkable suburb where most people live within a short stroll of parks, shops and schools. The community is diverse and changing, with a high number of people born overseas and a growing population of adults in de facto relationships.
Hamilton Hill is well supplied with schools for its relatively small share of children.
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The population has grown by 15% since 2011 to reach 11,327 people. It is a slightly older area than the national average, with a notably low proportion of children under 15, which is well below the state figure.
People born overseas make up 32.4% of the community, which is well above the national average. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries.
About 21.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure that is a little above the state average. This diversity is reflected in the local use of Italian and Tagalog.
A striking 49.4% of people report no religion, which is far above the national figure. This represents a significant increase of 24 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels have risen, with those completing Year 12 increasing by 12 percentage points since 2011. The area is also well-served by schools, with a much higher number of schools per 1,000 children than most similar areas.
Household incomes are generally lower than the state and national averages. The typical weekly household income is $1,396, which is well below the national figure of $1,746.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas. Additionally, 6.1% of people need help with daily activities, which is a little above the state average.
Volunteer rates are around the middle for its level at 13.6%. Fewer people here provide unpaid childcare or housework compared to most other areas.
First Nations residents earn much lower incomes than the state and national averages. Notably, 16.1% speak a First Nations language, which is among the highest for similar areas.
Single-person households are very common at 34.5%, and one-parent families are among the highest at this level. This helps explain why there are fewer people per home than in most areas.
Renting is much more common here than in the rest of the state, at 36%. Homes are typically smaller, with a far lower percentage of three-plus bedroom houses compared to Western Australia.
Public transport infrastructure is a major feature, with a very high number of stops and departures. This is consistent with the fact that 8.1% of homes have no motor vehicle, which is well above the state average.
The community is quite mobile, with 40.5% of people having moved in the last five years. However, the number of recent arrivals from overseas has fallen by 11 percentage points since 2011.
The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is a little above the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or education.
The area ranks low for overall advantage, particularly in terms of access to money and resources. However, population growth has been much higher than in most other areas since 2021.
Rainfall is far above the state average, while average minimum temperatures are a little below the state figure.
Hamilton Hill is very walkable, with 95.8% of homes within a 15-minute walk of key amenities. Almost every home is within a 10-minute walk of public transport.