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Hackney SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hackney, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hackney SA is 575 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hackney is $625 per week ($32,500 per year). Median rent in Hackney is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hackney has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Hackney has a population density of 1145.2 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hackney is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackney is $1,704.
There were 97 recorded offences in Hackney in 2025-26, a rate of 169 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (82 offences).
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Hackney Population
Hackney Median Income & Rent
Hackney Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Hackney Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hackney Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hackney Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hackney Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hackney Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hackney Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hackney Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hackney Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hackney Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hackney Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hackney Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hackney Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hackney Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hackney Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hackney School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hackney Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hackney Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hackney Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hackney How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hackney Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hackney Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hackney Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hackney Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hackney Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hackney Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hackney Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hackney Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hackney Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hackney Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hackney When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hackney Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hackney Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hackney Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hackney Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hackney Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 97 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Hackney Schools
Showing 15 of 43 schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackney
What is the population of Hackney SA?
The population of Hackney SA is 575 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1145.2 people per km².Hackney is ranked #4,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hackney?
The median personal income in Hackney SA is $625 per week, or $32,500 per year.The median household income is $1,107 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.Hackney is ranked #6,691 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hackney?
Median rent in Hackney SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 27.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hackney ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hackney?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackney SA is $1,704. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hackney?
The median age in Hackney SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hackney a good suburb to live in?
Hackney is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 575.The median income is $625/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.1% 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: 40547. All dollar figures in AUD.