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Hahndorf SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hahndorf, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hahndorf SA is 2,814 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hahndorf is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Hahndorf is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Hahndorf has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Hahndorf has a population density of 130.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hahndorf is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hahndorf is $1,950.

There were 22 recorded offences in Hahndorf in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Hahndorf Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hahndorf Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$767/wk

$39,884 per year

#4186 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

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Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hahndorf Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (1,348) Female 52.1% (1,464)

Population Density

130.2

people per km²

2,814 people · 21.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,301

Family income/wk

Hahndorf 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)

Hahndorf Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.3% 449 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.7% 348 dwellings

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

Hahndorf Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

9.1%

Germany

2.4%

India

1.0%

China

0.8%

Canada

0.3%

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

Hahndorf Religion

No Religion

47.2%

Catholic

14.8%

Lutheran

11.8%

Anglican

8.4%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Not stated

6.0%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Baptist

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hahndorf Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

63.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.7%

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

Hahndorf Languages Spoken at Home

German

22.6%

Other

21.0%

Mandarin

14.5%

Italian

11.3%

Spanish

9.7%

Greek

8.1%

French

6.5%

Korean

6.5%

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

Hahndorf Employment

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Employed full-time

30.6% 680 people

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Employed part-time

23.6% 525 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 52 people

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Not in labour force

43.5% 967 people

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

Hahndorf Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

32.6%

Bachelor Degree

30.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Postgraduate Degree

9.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.6%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Hahndorf Occupation

Professionals

29.7%

Managers

20.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

6.4%

Labourers

3.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.9%

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

Hahndorf Field of Study

Management & Commerce

22.9%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Engineering

14.1%

Health

13.6%

Architecture & Building

7.6%

Education

7.5%

Agriculture & Environment

4.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.0%

Creative Arts

3.7%

Information Technology

2.3%

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

Hahndorf Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hahndorf Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.1%

$300-$399/wk

0.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hahndorf Marital Status

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Married

54.8% 1,311

↔️

Separated

2.2% 52

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Divorced

9.3% 223

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Widowed

9.1% 217

👤

Never married

24.7% 590

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hahndorf Ancestry

English

34.7%

Australian

25.9%

German

11.7%

Scottish

8.3%

Irish

7.0%

Other

4.0%

Italian

3.5%

Dutch

2.0%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.6%

French

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hahndorf School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

27.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.7%

Secondary — Government

14.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

14.0%

Vocational Education

9.1%

Primary — Catholic

6.0%

Pre-school

6.0%

Secondary — Catholic

4.0%

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

Hahndorf Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

10.7% 577

✅

No need for assistance

89.3% 4,806

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

Hahndorf Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

25.3% 576

—

Not a volunteer

74.7% 1,705

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hahndorf Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

4.4%

$450-$599/mo

0.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.8%

$800-$999/mo

6.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

14.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

14.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hahndorf How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Walked only

4.0%

Bus

3.9%

Car (passenger)

3.9%

Truck

0.9%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Bicycle

0.4%

Other

0.3%

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

Hahndorf Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.3%

1 vehicle

30.2%

2 vehicles

39.8%

3 vehicles

13.3%

4+ vehicles

12.3%

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

Hahndorf Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.9%

2 bedrooms

14.5%

3 bedrooms

44.6%

4 bedrooms

30.7%

5 bedrooms

6.0%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

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

Hahndorf Population Mobility

10.9%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

3.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

55.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hahndorf Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,346

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hahndorf Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

309

Arthritis

133

Asthma

122

Heart disease

114

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Hahndorf Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.3%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

13.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hahndorf Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

38.6%

Couple — no children

32.0%

Couple — no children under 15

21.0%

One parent — no children under 15

4.3%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hahndorf Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 5

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Previously served

3.8% 88

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Never served

95.9% 2,193

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hahndorf Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 361

—

Did not provide

84.2% 1,919

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hahndorf Children Ever Born

No children

26.0%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

34.6%

3 children

20.4%

4 children

6.8%

5+ children

0.7%

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

Hahndorf When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

103

2011–2015

2016

2018

2019

2020

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

Hahndorf Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.7%

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

Hahndorf Household Size

1 person

24.4%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

14.1%

4 persons

16.5%

5 persons

6.7%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hahndorf Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,376

Moved from SA

193

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

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

Hahndorf Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.7%

Step family — no other children

7.2%

Blended family — no other children

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hahndorf Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total

Theft

Property Damage

Assault

Fraud

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Hahndorf Schools

schools nearby

government

1081

avg ICSEA score

998

total students

St Michael's Lutheran School, Hahndorf Inc Independent

Primary · R-6 · 192 students

1101

ICSEA

The Hills Christian Community School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 640 students

1092

ICSEA

Hahndorf Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 166 students

1049

ICSEA

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

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Hahndorf Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,735/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.2%

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

If you earn X in Hahndorf

Your weekly income

≈ $7,518/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,385/wk

Rent share 20.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hahndorf

What is the population of Hahndorf SA?

The population of Hahndorf SA is 2,814 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 130.2 people per km².Hahndorf is ranked #2,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hahndorf?

The median personal income in Hahndorf SA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year.The median household income is $1,735 per week.Family income is $2,301 per week.Hahndorf is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hahndorf?

Median rent in Hahndorf SA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 20.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hahndorf ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hahndorf?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hahndorf SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hahndorf?

The median age in Hahndorf SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hahndorf a good suburb to live in?

Hahndorf is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,814.The median income is $767/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.2% 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: 40548. All dollar figures in AUD.