Full-time 27.8%Part-time 22.2%Unemployed 2.3%Not in labour 47.7%
Dwelling Types
Hamel
House 100.0%
Commute Mode
Hamel
Car 83.2%Transit 6.5%WFH 10.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.6%
England
6.3%
Philippines
1.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
South Africa
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
91.1%
Italian
3.0%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hamel
Is Hamel safe?
Hamel has a safety score of 98/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona (44/100), Yarloop (74/100), Cookernup (76/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hamel?
Median weekly rent in Hamel is $450/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona ($550/wk), Yarloop ($1100/wk), Cookernup ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Hamel affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hamel is $600K, up 14.7% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $450/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Waroona ($628K), Yarloop ($618K), Cookernup ($725K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hamel
Hamel is a small suburb around 105 km from central Perth with a population of 286. Houses here have a median value of $600k and rent of $450/week, 41% below the Perth metro median.
With a safety score of 98/100, the area rates 46 points above the Perth metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. The population has a median age of 42 and earns $1,861/week per household.