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The Municipality of Hunter's Hill is a local government area in Northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It was first proclaimed in 1861 and includes the suburbs of Hunters Hill, Woolwich, Huntleys Point, Tarban, Henley, and part of Gladesville.
As of the 2021 census, the Municipality had an estimated population of 13,559 people. It is the smallest local government area in New South Wales, covering just 5.7 square kilometres (2.2 sq mi). Its boundaries have stayed mostly the same since it was established in 1861.
Since December 4, 2021, the mayor of Hunter's Hill has been Clr. Zac Miles. The area is known for its peaceful neighborhoods and rich history.
Suburbs and localities in the local government area
The Municipality of Hunter's Hill includes several suburbs and areas. These are:
- Gladesville (parts are located within the City of Ryde)
- Henley
- Hunters Hill
- Huntleys Cove
- Huntleys Point
- Woolwich
Council history
In 2015, a review suggested that the Municipality of Hunter's Hill should combine with nearby councils. This idea was to create a new, larger council covering 57 square kilometres and including about 164,000 people. However, in July 2017, the government decided not to force this merger to happen.
Demographics
In 2016, about 13,200 people lived in the Hunter's Hill area. Almost half were male, and half were female. Only a small part of the population were from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds. The average age was 43 years, which is older than the national average of 38 years. About 19% of people were children aged 0 to 14, and about 22% were older than 65.
Between 2001 and 2016, the population grew very slowly, much less than the rest of Australia. People in Hunter's Hill also tended to have higher weekly incomes than the national average.
| Selected historical census data for Hunter's Hill local government area | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census year | 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 | ||
| Population | Estimated residents on census night | 12,570 |  13,241 |  13,215 | 13,199 | |
| LGA rank in terms of size within New South Wales | 86th | 82nd | 79th | |||
| % of New South Wales population | 0.19% | 0.18% | ||||
| % of Australian population | 0.07% |  0.07% | 0.06% | 0.06% | ||
| Estimated ATSI population on census night | 44 | 72 | 54 | 81 | ||
| % of ATSI population to residents | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | ||
| Cultural and language diversity | ||||||
| Ancestry, top responses | English | 23.8% | 22.4% | |||
| Australian | 22.8% | 20.0% | ||||
| Irish | 10.8% | 11.0% | ||||
| Scottish | 6.4% | 6.6% | ||||
| Chinese | n/c | 6.1% | ||||
| Language, top responses (other than English) | Mandarin | n/c | 1.5% | 2.0% | 3.2% | |
| Cantonese | 2.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% | ||
| Italian | 2.8% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 2.1% | ||
| Greek | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | ||
| Arabic | 0.7% | n/c | 0.8% | 0.8% | ||
| Religious affiliation | ||||||
| Religious affiliation, top responses | Catholic | 36.5% | 36.6% | 37.5% | 35.5% | |
| No religion, so described | 12.8% | 14.6% | 18.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Anglican | 21.5% | 19.8% | 17.9% | 14.1% | ||
| Not stated | n/c | n/c | n/c | 8.1% | ||
| Eastern Orthodox | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 3.9% | ||
| Median weekly incomes | ||||||
| Personal income | Median weekly personal income | A$704 | A$820 | A$977 | ||
| % of Australian median income | 151.1% | 142.1% | 147.6% | |||
| Family income | Median weekly family income | A$1,815 | A$2,715 | A$3,301 | ||
| % of Australian median income | 176.7% | 183.3% | 190.4% | |||
| Household income | Median weekly household income | A$2,506 | A$2,178 | A$2,467 | ||
| % of Australian median income | 214.0% | 176.5% | 171.6% | |||
Council
See also: List of mayors of Hunter's Hill
Current composition and election method
Hunters Hill Municipal Council has seven councillors, including the mayor. They serve for four years. The Mayor is chosen directly by voters, while the other six councillors are elected in two groups, called wards, with each ward choosing three councillors. The last election was on 4 December 2021.
| Councillors | |
|---|---|
| Independents | 4 |
| Liberal Party of Australia | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Ward | Councillor | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Zac Miles | Liberal | |
| North Ward | Ross Williams | Independent | |
| Julia Prieston | Liberal | ||
| Elizabeth Krassoi | Independent | ||
| South Ward | Tatyana Virgara | Liberal | |
| Jim Sanderson | Independent | ||
| Richard Quinn | Independent | ||
Election results
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2021
The Municipality of Hunter's Hill is a local government area in Northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It was first established in 1861 and includes the suburbs of Hunters Hill, Woolwich, Huntleys Point, Tarban, Henley, and part of Gladesville. As of the 2021 census, the municipality had an estimated population of 13,559.
Heritage listings
The Municipality of Hunter's Hill has many special places that are important for their history. Some of these places include:
- Gladesville, Manning Road: The Priory, Gladesville
- Hunters Hill, 38-40 Alexandra Street: Vienna, Hunters Hill
- Hunters Hill, 12 Crescent Street: Milthorpe, Hunters Hill
- Hunters Hill, 14 Crescent Street: Hestock
- Hunters Hill, Ferry Street: The Garibaldi
- Hunters Hill, Nelson Parade: Kellys Bush Park
- Hunters Hill, 46 Ryde Road: Marika, Hunters Hill
- Hunters Hill, 2 Yerton Avenue: The Chalet
Coat of arms
The Municipality of Hunter's Hill has a special coat of arms that represents its history and community. This symbol was created to show pride in the area and its people. The design includes elements that tell the story of Hunter's Hill since it was first established in 1861.
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