Hamersley, WA: suburb profile

The population of Hamersley WA is 5,209 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hamersley is $892 per week ($46,384 per year). Median rent in Hamersley is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Hamersley has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Hamersley has a population density of 1,575 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hamersley is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamersley is $2,000.

Population
5,209
Census 2021
Median income
$892/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Hamersley vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Hamersley is $892 a week, 11% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 241st of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $60 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 39, 2 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHamersleyTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$892/wk$806/wk +11%$766/wk
Household income$1,856/wk$1,722/wk +8%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$320/wk +19%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,000/mo$1,759/mo +14%$1,733/mo
Median age3941 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.5%18.6% +1.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Hamersley, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hamersley Population

5,209 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hamersley Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$892/wk
$46,384 per year
Ranked 2,222 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Hamersley Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,856/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 20.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Hamersley against your income

About $8,043 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,476/wk
Rent share 20.5%

Hamersley Schools

26
schools nearby
20
government
1035
avg ICSEA score
8,616
total students
Lake Gwelup Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 552 students
1126
ICSEA
Davallia Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 553 students
1122
ICSEA
Glengarry Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 396 students
1104
ICSEA
Liwara Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 394 students
1092
ICSEA
Hawker Park Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 228 students
1073
ICSEA
West Balcatta Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 495 students
1070
ICSEA
Glendale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 317 students
1066
ICSEA
St Lawrence Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 200 students
1060
ICSEA
Takari Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 193 students
1055
ICSEA
West Greenwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 382 students
1051
ICSEA
East Hamersley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 248 students
1051
ICSEA
Balcatta Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,088 students
1045
ICSEA
Greenwood College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 944 students
1038
ICSEA
Greenwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 336 students
1013
ICSEA
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 334 students
997
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hamersley, Western Australia: 31.8509°S, 115.8115°E

Hamersley Schools (26)

People in Hamersley

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.8% (2,597) Female 50.2% (2,619)

Population Density

1,575
people per km²
5,209 people · 3.3 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,227
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.8%
New Zealand
3.2%
Ireland
1.5%
India
1.3%
South Africa
1.2%
Vietnam
1.0%
China
0.9%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
1.3%
Italian
1.2%
Cantonese
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Mandarin
0.8%
Arabic
0.6%
Gujarati
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
34.9%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
9.1%
Italian
7.2%
Chinese
3.3%
German
2.6%
Dutch
2.1%
Macedonian
1.7%
Indian
1.7%
Maori
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.6%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
10.6%
Not stated
4.3%
Christian (other)
3.0%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Eastern Orthodox
2.1%
Buddhism
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.1% 2,177
Separated
2.9% 122
Divorced
8.5% 356
Widowed
4.3% 179
Never married
32.2% 1,344

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.0%
Couple: no children
28.1%
Couple: no children under 15
14.7%
One parent: children under 15
6.8%
One parent: no children under 15
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
36.3%
3 persons
17.2%
4 persons
16.8%
5 persons
5.5%
6+ persons
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hamersley

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,981 occupied private dwellings in Hamersley at the 2021 Census, 16.0% were rented, 39.9% owned outright and 42.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 13 dwellings
Owned outright
39.9% 790 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
42.7% 846 dwellings
Rented
16.0% 316 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.9% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
90.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
8.8%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.4%
2 bedrooms
2.6%
3 bedrooms
47.7%
4 bedrooms
42.9%
5 bedrooms
5.4%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
1.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.3%
$800-$999/mo
2.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
33.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
3.4%
1 vehicle
29.8%
2 vehicles
45.6%
3 vehicles
13.3%
4+ vehicles
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Hamersley

Employment

Employed full-time
40.0% 1,551 people
Employed part-time
22.7% 881 people
Unemployed
2.9% 113 people
Not in labour force
34.4% 1,337 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
34.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.7%
Managers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Labourers
4.5%
Sales Workers
4.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$1-$149/wk
0.2%
$150-$299/wk
0.7%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
5.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.5%
$1-$149/wk
4.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
13.8%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Train
3.7%
Bus
1.2%
Other
1.1%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.7%
Bicycle
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
66.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.6%
Bachelor Degree
32.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.4%
Postgraduate Degree
7.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
18.1%
Management & Commerce
17.8%
Health
13.6%
Education
11.7%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Information Technology
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.9%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
36.6%
Secondary: Government
22.3%
Pre-school
10.8%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.5%
Primary: Catholic
6.4%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.8%
Has need for assistance
4.2%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
433
Arthritis
169
Asthma
161
Diabetes
130
Heart disease
117
Cancer
86
Lung condition
83
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
26
Dementia
13

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.6% 510
Did not provide
87.4% 3,531

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
17.8% 718
Not a volunteer
82.2% 3,310

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 8
Previously served
4.2% 172
Never served
95.5% 3,869

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.8%
1 child
15.6%
2 children
34.4%
3 children
15.1%
4 children
4.3%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
26
1951: 1960
65
1961: 1970
179
1971: 1980
161
1981: 1990
213
1991: 2000
138
2001: 2010
302
2011: 2015
250
2016
38
2017
19
2018
30
2019
19
2020
4
2021
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

9.3%
moved in the last year
30.2%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
4,547
Moved from WA
351
Moved: same area (SA2)
63
Moved from VIC
16
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5: 14 hours
33.7%
15: 29 hours
13.6%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
81.7%
Step family: no other children
12.8%
Blended family: no other children
3.5%
Intact family: other children present
1.3%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $902/wk Rent: $300/wk $80/wk less rent
Two Rocks
Income: $716/wk Rent: $330/wk $50/wk less rent
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Income: $760/wk Rent: $333/wk $47/wk less rent
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Income: $991/wk Rent: $350/wk $30/wk less rent
Bedford
Income: $929/wk Rent: $360/wk $20/wk less rent
Joondalup
Income: $815/wk Rent: $360/wk $20/wk less rent

Suburbs near Hamersley

The closest suburb to Hamersley is Warwick (WA), 1.3 km away.

Warwick (WA)
1.3 km away · income $793/wk · rent $420/wk
Balcatta
2.6 km away · income $804/wk · rent $340/wk
Balga
2.6 km away · income $713/wk · rent $310/wk
Gwelup
2.7 km away · income $981/wk · rent $600/wk
Greenwood (WA)
2.7 km away · income $876/wk · rent $390/wk
Girrawheen
2.8 km away · income $582/wk · rent $293/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamersley

What is the population of Hamersley WA?

The population of Hamersley WA is 5,209 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,575 people per km². Hamersley is ranked #1,511 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hamersley?

The median personal income in Hamersley WA is $892 per week, or $46,384 per year. The median household income is $1,856 per week. Family income is $2,227 per week. Hamersley is ranked #2,222 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hamersley?

Median rent in Hamersley WA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hamersley ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hamersley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamersley WA is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hamersley?

The median age in Hamersley WA is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hamersley a good suburb to live in?

Hamersley is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 5,209. The median income is $892/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50607. All dollar figures in AUD.