Hamilton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hamilton SA is 82 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hamilton is $679 per week ($35,308 per year). Median rent in Hamilton is $100 per week ($433 per month). Hamilton has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Hamilton has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (33% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamilton is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hamilton in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Hamilton Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hamilton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$679/wk
$35,308 per year
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Median Rent
$100/wk
$433 per month
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hamilton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (44) Female 45.0% (36)

Population Density

1.0
people per km²
82 people · 86.2 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Hamilton Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hamilton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
44.8% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
55.2% 16 dwellings

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

Hamilton Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hamilton Religion

No Religion
32.5%
Anglican
20.5%
Catholic
16.9%
Lutheran
10.8%
Uniting Church
9.6%
Not stated
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hamilton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

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

Hamilton Employment

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Employed full-time
47.4% 27 people
Employed part-time
15.8% 9 people
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Not in labour force
36.8% 21 people

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

Hamilton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
38.9%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
27.8%

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

Hamilton Occupation

Clerical & Administrative
23.8%
Labourers
23.8%
Managers
19.0%
Professionals
19.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.3%

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

Hamilton Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
37.5%
Health
25.0%
Engineering
18.8%
Management & Commerce
18.8%

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

Hamilton Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hamilton Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
14.3%
$800-$999/wk
38.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hamilton Marital Status

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Married
57.9% 44
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Divorced
10.5% 8
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Widowed
5.3% 4
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Never married
26.3% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hamilton Ancestry

English
42.6%
Australian
27.0%
German
11.5%
Irish
11.5%
Scottish
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hamilton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
57.1%
Primary — Government
42.9%

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

Hamilton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.0% 8
No need for assistance
95.0% 151

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

Hamilton Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.8% 13
Not a volunteer
81.2% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hamilton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
37.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hamilton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Walked only
25.0%

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

Hamilton Car Ownership

1 vehicle
13.9%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
27.8%
4+ vehicles
13.9%

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

Hamilton Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
18.2%
3 bedrooms
54.5%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Hamilton Population Mobility

6.6%
moved in the last year
22.2%
moved in the last 5 years
2.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hamilton Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
149
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hamilton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Asthma
5
Heart disease
3

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

Hamilton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
5.6%
$500-$649/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
29.6%
$800-$999/wk
18.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hamilton Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.4%
Couple — children under 15
34.8%
Couple — no children under 15
16.7%
One parent — no children under 15
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hamilton Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
26.2% 17
Did not provide
73.8% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hamilton Children Ever Born

No children
21.7%
1 child
21.7%
2 children
17.4%
3 children
39.1%

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

Hamilton When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
5

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

Hamilton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5–14 hours
32.8%
15–29 hours
9.4%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
26.6%

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

Hamilton Household Size

1 person
18.8%
2 persons
46.9%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hamilton Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from VIC
5

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

Hamilton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hamilton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2023
2025

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

Hamilton Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,271/wk
Median Rent $100/wk
Rent-to-Income 7.9%

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

If you earn X in Hamilton

≈ $5,508/month
Median rent $100/wk
Left after rent $1,171/wk
Rent share 7.9%

Hamilton vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hamilton

What is the population of Hamilton SA?

The population of Hamilton SA is 82 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Hamilton?

The median personal income in Hamilton SA is $679 per week, or $35,308 per year.The median household income is $1,271 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.

How much is rent in Hamilton?

Median rent in Hamilton SA is $100 per week ($433 per month).Rent represents 7.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hamilton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hamilton SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hamilton?

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

Is Hamilton a good suburb to live in?

Hamilton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 82.The median income is $679/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40556. All dollar figures in AUD.