Hamilton (West)

Map of Hamilton (West)

Hamilton West is bounded in the north by the Wannon River, a line that runs north-south east of Nigretta Road and a line that runs east-west north of Partridges Road; in the east by the Henty Highway, Coleraine Road, Pope Street, Lonsdale Street and the Ararat Hamilton Railway line; in the south by the Portland Hamilton Railway line and a line that runs north-south east of the Henty Highway; and in the west by the Henty Highway, Ellis Road, a line that runs north-south east of Church Road, Jacksons Road, the Grange Burn and Russells Road.

What are our assumptions?

Migration

Major migration assumptions:

  • Generally consistent migration profile across the 2002-2011 period
  • Some attraction of established families (5-14 and 30-44 years)
  • Loss of population in the young adult age groups (18-24 years), as home leavers move out of the area.
  • Minor gain of elderly (70-84 years)