Hamersley (WA)

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Drawing from ABS demographic updates for the wider region and recent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hamersley has an estimated population of approximately 5,694 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 485 residents (9.3%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 5,209 individuals. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 5,681, determined by Districts through analysing the June 2025 ABS ERP release alongside 15 new validated addresses recorded since the Census. Such population levels result in a density of 1,720 persons per square kilometer, outstripping the typical density across national locations analyzed by Districts. The primary driver of this population growth was overseas migration, which was responsible for roughly 70.0% of the total demographic expansion in recent times.

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Hamersley boasts a highly skilled labor pool with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of just 3.2%, and an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the previous year according to Districts aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 3,088 residents are employed while the local unemployment rate sits 1.0% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%, and workforce participation aligns closely with Greater Perth's 70.2%. Census data indicates that only 9.8% of residents work from home, although the lingering effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Based on Districts' compilation of the most recent postcode-level ATO statistics released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Hamersley recorded a median income of $62,688 and an average income of $80,029. This ranks among the highest brackets in the country, comparing to $60,748 (median) and $80,248 (average) across Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $69,540 (median) and $88,776 (average) as of March 2026. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Hamersley sit around the 60th percentile nationally. The most common income band is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 33.9% of residents (1,930 people), matching regional trends where of households fall into this bracket. Once housing costs are met, residents retain of their income for other living expenses, and the area is positioned in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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Residential housing in the suburb of Hamersley, based on the most recent Census, was comprised of 90.6% standalone houses and 9.5% other housing types (including townhouses, apartments, and alternative dwellings), compared to the Perth metropolitan average of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other housing types. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Hamersley were significantly higher than the Perth metro average, sitting at 40.5%, with remaining homes either being purchased under a mortgage (43.5%) or rented (16.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000 was higher than the Perth metro average of $1,907, while median weekly rent was recorded at $380, compared to $350 in the wider Perth metro. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Hamersley exceed the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 76.7%, consisting of couples with children at 34.2%, couples without children at 30.1%, and single-parent homes at 11.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.3%, which is comprised of single-person households at 21.7% and group housing at 1.6%. The median household size is 2.6 residents, matching the metropolitan average for Greater Perth.

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Attainment levels in the suburb of Hamersley sit below the regional averages, with 29.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 37.1% in the surrounding SA3 region. This difference points to opportunities for training and educational advancement. Bachelor degrees represent the most common higher qualification at 21.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational and technical training is highly represented, with 37.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (24.1%).

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Public transit datasets indicate there are 38 active transit stops within the suburb of Hamersley, consisting of various bus options. These stops connect to 13 separate routes, which combine to support 3,058 passenger journeys each week. Accessibility is rated as excellent, with locals living an average of 191 meters from the nearest transit stop. Given the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary transport mode at 80%, followed by train travel at 12%. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.6 cars. A relatively small proportion of residents work from home, sitting at 9.8% (according to 2021 Census data, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

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Assessment of key health indicators shows favorable outcomes across the suburb of Hamersley, based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across all age brackets. Additionally, private health insurance uptake is exceptionally high, covering roughly 59% of the population (3,357 people).

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The suburb of Hamersley displays a higher level of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 14.6% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 29.1% born overseas. The most common religious affiliation is Christianity, followed by 48.7% of the population. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is in Judaism, which makes up 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Hamersley is 39 years, which is slightly above the Greater Perth average of 37 and close to the national average of 38. Compared to the Greater Perth metropolitan area, there is a higher concentration of residents in the 65 - 74 age bracket (11.0% locally) and a lower concentration of 25 - 34 year-olds (12.2%). Post-2021 Census figures indicate the 35 to 44 age cohort has expanded from 14.5% to 15.5% of the population, while the 65 to 74 group has contracted from 12.8% to 11.0%. Population projections for 2041 indicate significant age shifts in the suburb of Hamersley. Leading this change, the 75 to 84 age bracket is projected to grow by ( people), increasing from to . Demographic aging is set to continue, with residents aged and older accounting for of the projected growth, whereas the to and to age brackets are expected to contract.

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Hamersley currently has an estimated 392 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 195 children aged 0-2 and 130 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 6% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 365 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 494. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.