Hammondville (NSW)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic updates for the wider region, alongside recent address points verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hammondville has a population projected at approximately 3,672 in May 2026. This represents a decline of 19 people (0.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which counted 3,691 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 3,664, determined by Districts through analysing the most recent ABS ERP statistics (June 2025) plus an additional 6 verified new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 2,017 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical ratio across national regions analyzed by Districts. In recent times, population gains were mostly driven by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 59.0% of the overall increase.

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Hammondville features a highly capable labour force, with solid representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 2.3%, and an estimated job growth rate of 4.6% over the preceding year, according to Districts datasets. As of March 2026, there are 2,304 employed residents, with the local unemployment rate sitting 1.8% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%, and workforce participation is exceptionally high at 78.3% compared to 69.1% across Greater Sydney. Census data indicates that a notable 44.8% of employed residents worked from home, although this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.

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According to the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Hammondville earn less than the national average. The median income among local taxpayers is $49,860, while the average income is $56,992, compared to Greater Sydney averages of $60,817 and $83,003, respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, updated estimates suggest figures of roughly $55,006 for the median and $62,874 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show that household, family, and personal incomes in Hammondville align with the 55th percentile nationwide. The dominant income bracket consists of 34.4% of households earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, representing 1,263 residents, which aligns with regional trends where 30.9% of households fall into this range. High housing expenses account for of earnings, yet solid incomes keep disposable funds at the th percentile, and the suburb's SEIFA income metric ranks in the th decile.

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Residential structures in Hammondville at the time of the most recent Census consisted of 63.4% standalone houses and 36.7% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the home ownership rate in Hammondville matched the Sydney metro average of 29.3%, with the remaining properties being held under a mortgage (47.1%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $2,180 was considerably below the Sydney metro average of $2,427, while the median weekly rent of $440 compared to $470 for the Sydney metro region. Across the country, mortgage costs in Hammondville are higher than the national median of $1,863, and rents are also higher than the Australian median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of local households at 74.5%, consisting of couples with children at 38.0%, couples without children at 22.0%, and single-parent homes at 13.6%. Non-family households represent the remaining 25.5%, with single-person households at 23.5% and group share households accounting for 2.0%. The median household size of 2.7 residents is identical to the average across Greater Sydney.

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The locality displays low rates of higher education, with university graduation rates of 24.0% sitting well below the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This indicates a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 16.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.8%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly common, with 39.6% of residents aged 15 and over holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas (13.3%) and certificates (26.3%).

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Public transport research shows 29 active bus stops operating in Hammondville. These transport stops are serviced by 16 distinct routes, which combine to deliver 271 passenger trips per week. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with the average distance to a stop being 143 meters. Because the area is mostly residential, most working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by trains at 6%. The average number of motor vehicles is 1.4 per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 44.8%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Hammondville faces notable healthcare challenges based on Districts metrics for mortality and chronic illness rates, with general health conditions being somewhat common, particularly among older residents, while private health insurance coverage is low at roughly 50% of the population, which is about 1,818 residents. This is lower than the Greater Sydney rate of 59.9% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Hammondville displays higher levels of cultural diversity than most local property markets, with 28.0% of the population born outside of Australia and 26.2% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 66.0% of residents, which is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 49.2%.

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The median age of 42 years in Hammondville is higher than the Greater Sydney average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. The 75 to 84 age cohort is highly represented at 11.7% of the population, compared to a lower proportion of 25 to 34 year olds at 10.0%. This concentration of residents aged 75 to 84 is higher than the national average of 6.1%. Post-2021 Census data indicates the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 9.5% to 10.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 10.4% to 11.7%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from to . Demographic projections for suggest significant changes in Hammondville. The population aged and over is projected to grow by (an increase of people), rising from to . Combined, residents aged and over are expected to account for of all population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. Conversely, the to and to demographics are projected to contract.

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Hammondville currently has an estimated 231 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 142 children aged 0-2 and 95 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 6% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 221 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 417. Birth rates in the area have averaged 11.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.