Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Hamilton (Qld)

2 km²

Hamilton (Qld) is characterised by a largely renting community and a highly educated population.

It's also marked by household incomes a little above the norm and somewhat fewer residents than usual.

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📍 Hamilton (Qld), Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,768▲ +43.4%since 2011 Median age42 yrs▲ +7.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over18.2%Children under 1510.1%People in a de facto relationship14.8%▲ +30.6%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (28%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)31.7%

Older adults (45–64)28.4%

Seniors (65+)18.2%

Youth (15–24)11.6%

Children (0–14)10.1%

Marital status

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Never married at 41%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (11%).

Never married41%
Married39%
Divorced11%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (5%).

Australia65.3%

England4.2%

New Zealand4.1%

India1.5%

China1.4%

South Africa0.9%

Italy0.8%

Philippines0.8%

Vietnam0.3%

Nepal0.0%

Ancestry

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is English at 32%, followed by Australian (24%) and Irish (14%).

English36.3%

Australian26.9%

Irish15.6%

Scottish11.9%

Italian5.1%

German4.8%

Chinese4.5%

Indian2.6%

Dutch1.5%

Greek1.4%

Language

People using another language at home16.5%

Language used at home

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is English only at 92%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only77.7%

Mandarin2.1%

Cantonese1.0%

Italian1.0%

Vietnamese0.5%

Arabic0.5%

Hindi0.5%

Tagalog0.4%

Greek0.4%

Punjabi0.3%

Religion

People with no religion37.6%

Religious affiliation

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Christianity at 53%, followed by No religion (41%) and Buddhism (2%).

Christianity53%
No religion41%
Buddhism2%
Hinduism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1273.8%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.1%

Highest year of school

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Year 12 at 79%, followed by Year 10 (13%) and Year 11 (5%).

Year 1273.8%

Year 1011.7%

Year 114.6%

Year 9 or below3.2%

Highest qualification level

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Bachelor degree at 45%, followed by Certificate III / IV (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (16%).

Bachelor degree38.6%

Certificate III / IV14.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.8%

Postgraduate degree12.9%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.5%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Management & commerce at 30%, followed by Society & culture (14%) and Engineering & related (13%).

Management & commerce26.3%

Society & culture12.7%

Engineering & related11.3%

Health11.2%

Education5.8%

Creative arts5.5%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.1%

Architecture & building4.0%

Information technology3.5%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,198▲ +26.4%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,061▲ +8.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,969▲ +18.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week24.0%Households earning $3,000+ a week31.5%

Household income distribution

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (23%) and $4,000 or more (23%).

$1,500–$2,99930.3%

$650–$1,49922.3%

$4,000 or more22.1%

Under $65010.8%

$3,000–$3,9999.3%

Personal income distribution

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 32%, followed by Under $650 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49929.7%

Under $65025.9%

$1,500–$2,99923.3%

$3,000 or more13.6%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition25.6%People with a mental health condition8.7%People needing help with daily activities4.8%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.0%

One condition18.0%

Two conditions5.2%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (17%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health8.7%

Other condition7.5%

Asthma7.3%

Arthritis6.2%

Heart disease3.9%

Cancer3.3%

Diabetes3.1%

Dementia1.4%

Lung condition1.4%

Stroke0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.2%People providing unpaid care9.5%People caring for children unpaid18.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.6%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework14.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.0▼ -9.1%since 2011 One-parent families10.0%People living alone41.1%▲ +27.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Couples with children at 44%, followed by Couples without children (43%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children44%
Couples without children43%
One-parent families10%
Other families2%

Household size

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is 1 person at 41%, followed by 2 people (37%) and 3 people (10%).

1 person41.1%

2 people37.1%

3 people10.1%

4 people7.5%

5 people3.1%

6 or more1.2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$420▲ +18.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -16.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting50.0%Homes owned outright24.1%Separate (detached) houses28.1%Homes with three or more bedrooms40.2%▼ -26.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Rented at 50%, followed by Owned outright (24%) and Owned with a mortgage (24%).

Rented50%
Owned outright24%
Owned with a mortgage24%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Flat or apartment at 62%, followed by Separate house (28%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (9%).

Flat or apartment62%
Separate house28%
Townhouse / semi-detached9%

Bedrooms per home

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 38%, followed by 3 bedrooms (21%) and 1 bedroom (20%).

2 bedrooms37.7%

3 bedrooms20.7%

1 bedroom19.9%

4 bedrooms11.7%

5 or more7.7%

Studio / none0.7%

Weekly rent distribution

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is $350–$549 at 55%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (15%).

$350–$54952.2%

$200–$34918.7%

$550–$74914.2%

$750 or more7.1%

Under $2003.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is $3,000 or more at 37%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (28%) and $1,000–$1,799 (25%).

$3,000 or more34.0%

$1,800–$2,99925.8%

$1,000–$1,79923.6%

Under $1,0009.2%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle9.7%▲ +16.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is 1 vehicle at 48%, followed by 2 vehicles (31%) and No vehicle (10%).

1 vehicle48.3%

2 vehicles31.3%

No vehicle9.7%

3 vehicles6.7%

4 or more3.7%

How people get to work

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Car (driver) at 56%, followed by Worked at home (28%) and Bus (5%).

Car (driver)48.5%

Worked at home24.5%

Bus4.2%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Walked3.0%

Bicycle1.2%

Train1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years56.6%Recent arrivals from overseas18.9%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.4%Labour-force participation68.2%Employed full-time65.3%

Industries people work in

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 14%, followed by Professional & technical (13%) and Retail trade (8%).

Health care & social assistance13.9%

Professional & technical12.7%

Retail trade8.0%

Accommodation & food6.7%

Education & training6.5%

Construction6.3%

Transport & warehousing6.1%

Finance & insurance5.7%

Public administration & safety5.6%

Manufacturing4.2%

Occupations people work in

In Hamilton (Qld), the largest group is Professionals at 33%, followed by Managers (20%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Professionals31.9%

Managers19.8%

Clerical & administrative14.2%

Community & personal service8.9%

Sales workers8.0%

Technicians & trades7.3%

Labourers4.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.4%

Areas within Hamilton (Qld)

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Nearby areas

Ascot Bulimba Albion Clayfield Balmoral Hendra Newstead - Bowen Hills Hawthorne

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