Hamilton Hill · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Hamilton Hill

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Adding about 1,472 people since 2011, Hamilton Hill has seen its population grow by 15%. The area is now home to 11,327 residents, with a typical age of 39 that has remained steady over the last decade.

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📍 Hamilton Hill, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Hamilton Hill sits — Total population

11,327 ▲ +14.9%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Hamilton Hill — higher than 60% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Hamilton Hill11,327
6163, WA 54,704
Western Australia 2,660,026
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population has grown 15% since 2011 to reach 11,327 people. The typical resident is 39, which is a little older than the Western Australian and national figures of 38.

11,327 ▲ +14.9%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 9,855
  • 2016: 10,387
  • 2021: 11,327

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

39 yrs → 0.0%

Younger than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 39 yrs
  • 2016: 40 yrs
  • 2021: 39 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 15.3% of the population, which is well below the state average of 19.0%. Meanwhile, the proportion of seniors aged 65 and over rose to 18.2%, a little above the Western Australian figure.

18.2% ▲ +5.7%

Higher than 55% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 17.2%
  • 2016: 18.6%
  • 2021: 18.2%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

15.3% ▼ -9.0%

Lower than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 16.8%
  • 2016: 15.6%
  • 2021: 15.3%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Hamilton Hill, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 31%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

De facto relationships are much more common here than in most areas, rising to 16.2% since 2011. About 2.9% of residents identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, which is higher than most similar areas.

2.9% ▼ -2.6%

Higher than 60% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 3.0%
  • 2016: 2.2%
  • 2021: 2.9%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

16.2% ▲ +38.6%

Higher than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 11.7%
  • 2016: 13.4%
  • 2021: 16.2%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Hamilton Hill, the largest group is Never married at 45%, followed by Married (32%) and Divorced (13%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 118 males; 85+: 190 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 127 males; 80–84: 142 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 165 males; 75–79: 202 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 244 males; 70–74: 298 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 267 males; 65–69: 298 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 304 males; 60–64: 305 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 327 males; 55–59: 379 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 327 males; 50–54: 398 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 405 males; 45–49: 363 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 369 males; 40–44: 403 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 475 males; 35–39: 460 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 487 males; 30–34: 531 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 366 males; 25–29: 393 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 356 males; 20–24: 366 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 281 males; 15–19: 243 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 291 males; 10–14: 273 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 254 males; 5–9: 293 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 333 males; 0–4: 282 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Hamilton Hill [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/507011154/hamilton-hill/topic/demographics-identity