Australian Capital Territory · Suburb Profile

Hackett ACT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hackett, Australian Capital Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hackett ACT is 3,227 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hackett is $1,361 per week ($70,772 per year). Median rent in Hackett is $374 per week ($1,621 per month). Hackett has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Hackett has a population density of 1655.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hackett is England. The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackett is $2,500.

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Hackett Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hackett Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,361/wk

$70,772 per year

#211 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$374/wk

$1,621 per month

#2692 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,500/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hackett Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,556) Female 51.8% (1,674)

Population Density

1655.0

people per km²

3,227 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$3,555

Family income/wk

Hackett 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 & Locality (SAL)

Hackett Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.5% 440 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.5% 448 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hackett Country of Birth

Australia

90.5%

England

4.0%

France

1.0%

Bangladesh

0.8%

China

0.8%

India

0.7%

Canada

0.6%

Fiji

0.6%

Hong Kong

0.5%

Germany

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hackett Religion

No Religion

63.6%

Catholic

16.1%

Anglican

6.9%

Not stated

5.5%

Islam

2.5%

Eastern Orthodox

1.9%

Uniting Church

1.8%

Buddhism

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hackett Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

88.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

2.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hackett Languages Spoken at Home

Other

35.4%

French

13.6%

Greek

12.9%

Vietnamese

9.5%

SAL Tot

8.8%

Mandarin

7.5%

German

6.1%

Bengali

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hackett Employment

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Employed full-time

41.6% 994 people

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Employed part-time

23.2% 553 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 63 people

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Not in labour force

32.6% 778 people

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

Hackett Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

40.1%

Postgraduate Degree

30.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

10.3%

Certificate III/IV

9.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.9%

Certificate I/II

1.0%

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

Hackett Occupation

Professionals

45.0%

Managers

29.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

5.8%

Community & Personal Service

5.0%

Labourers

2.0%

Sales Workers

1.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.3%

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

Hackett Field of Study

Society & Culture

32.2%

Management & Commerce

15.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

9.6%

Creative Arts

8.2%

Health

7.5%

Education

7.0%

Engineering

6.8%

Information Technology

4.4%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

1.4%

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

Hackett Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hackett Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

0.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.3%

$150-$299/wk

0.8%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.5%

$800-$999/wk

2.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

31.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hackett Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 1,189

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Separated

2.4% 62

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Divorced

6.4% 162

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Widowed

4.6% 116

👤

Never married

39.9% 1,015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hackett Ancestry

English

29.2%

Australian

25.7%

Irish

12.4%

Scottish

10.0%

Other

9.6%

German

4.2%

Italian

2.4%

Greek

1.7%

Chinese

1.6%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Indian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hackett School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

30.0%

Secondary — Government

27.7%

Pre-school

9.1%

Vocational Education

8.7%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Secondary — Catholic

5.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

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

Hackett Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.8% 297

✅

No need for assistance

95.2% 5,943

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

Hackett Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.4% 702

—

Not a volunteer

71.6% 1,768

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hackett Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$450-$599/mo

1.4%

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

4.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hackett How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

61.7%

Did not go to work

13.1%

Bicycle

12.0%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Bus

3.4%

Walked only

2.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

Other

0.3%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.2%

Tram/Light Rail

0.2%

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

Hackett Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.4%

1 vehicle

43.1%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

10.6%

4+ vehicles

3.7%

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

Hackett Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.5%

2 bedrooms

13.2%

3 bedrooms

38.7%

4 bedrooms

33.6%

5 bedrooms

6.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.2%

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

Hackett Population Mobility

13.7%

moved in the last year

38.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hackett Indigenous Population

1.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,163

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hackett Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

360

Asthma

139

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Kidney disease

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

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

Hackett Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

1.6%

$400-$499/wk

2.0%

$500-$649/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

5.7%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

19.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.1%

$3,500+/wk

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hackett Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

52.9%

Couple — no children

21.6%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hackett Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 17

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Current ADF — Reserves

1.1% 26

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Previously served

3.4% 84

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Never served

94.8% 2,338

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hackett Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

16.6% 408

—

Did not provide

83.4% 2,047

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hackett Children Ever Born

No children

39.4%

1 child

12.7%

2 children

31.7%

3 children

12.4%

4 children

2.8%

5+ children

1.0%

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

Hackett When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Hackett Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.0%

5–14 hours

38.9%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

7.5%

Did not do domestic work

13.5%

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

Hackett Household Size

1 person

25.6%

2 persons

28.5%

3 persons

16.3%

4 persons

21.6%

5 persons

7.0%

6+ persons

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hackett Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,666

Moved from ACT

228

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

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

Hackett Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.0%

Step family — no other children

4.7%

Blended family — no other children

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hackett Schools

schools nearby

government

1132

avg ICSEA score

6,488

total students

Blue Gum Community School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 167 students

1164

ICSEA

North Ainslie Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 527 students

1145

ICSEA

Emmaus Christian School Independent

Combined · K-10 · 590 students

1138

ICSEA

Merici College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students

1138

ICSEA

Majura Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 675 students

1135

ICSEA

Ainslie School Government

Primary · K-6 · 351 students

1130

ICSEA

Daramalan College Independent

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students

1127

ICSEA

Rosary Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 369 students

1121

ICSEA

Campbell High School Government

Secondary · 7-10 · 420 students

1120

ICSEA

Dickson College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 899 students

1101

ICSEA

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

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Hackett Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,623/wk

Median Rent $374/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Hackett

Your weekly income

≈ $11,366/month

Median rent $374/wk

Left after rent $2,249/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk Save: $92/wk

Hackett vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in ACT

Oxley (ACT)

Pop: 1,703 Income: $1,132/wk Rent: $400/wk

Forrest (ACT)

Pop: 1,827 Income: $1,816/wk Rent: $570/wk

Barton

Pop: 1,946 Income: $1,775/wk Rent: $525/wk

Fraser

Pop: 2,126 Income: $1,164/wk Rent: $450/wk

Stirling (ACT)

Pop: 2,191 Income: $1,020/wk Rent: $460/wk

Taylor

Pop: 2,220 Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackett

What is the population of Hackett ACT?

The population of Hackett ACT is 3,227 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1655.0 people per km².Hackett is ranked #2,276 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hackett?

The median personal income in Hackett ACT is $1,361 per week, or $70,772 per year.The median household income is $2,623 per week.Family income is $3,555 per week.Hackett is ranked #211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hackett?

Median rent in Hackett ACT is $374 per week ($1,621 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hackett ranks #2,692 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hackett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackett ACT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hackett?

The median age in Hackett ACT is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hackett a good suburb to live in?

Hackett is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,227.The median income is $1,361/wk, which is above the ACT average of $1,190/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 80069. All dollar figures in AUD.