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Hampden QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hampden, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hampden QLD is 598 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hampden is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Hampden is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hampden has a median age of 44 years, older than the national median of 38. Hampden has a population density of 12.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hampden is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Hindi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampden is $1,950.

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Hampden Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hampden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

#3801 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

44years

6 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hampden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.1% (324) Female 45.9% (275)

Population Density

12.5

people per km²

598 people · 47.7 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,228

Family income/wk

Hampden 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)

Hampden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

46.7% 85 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

53.3% 97 dwellings

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

Hampden Country of Birth

Australia

98.5%

England

1.5%

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

Hampden Religion

No Religion

38.3%

Catholic

29.5%

Not stated

10.7%

Anglican

9.7%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.8%

Christian (other)

1.9%

Baptist

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hampden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

38.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.8%

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

Hampden Languages Spoken at Home

Hindi

100.0%

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

Hampden Employment

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Employed full-time

45.7% 195 people

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Employed part-time

21.5% 92 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 8 people

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Not in labour force

30.9% 132 people

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

Hampden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

66.1%

Bachelor Degree

12.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.4%

Certificate I/II

3.6%

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

Hampden Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

35.2%

Professionals

13.2%

Managers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.4%

Labourers

9.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.8%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Sales Workers

2.2%

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

Hampden Field of Study

Engineering

40.1%

Management & Commerce

21.6%

Architecture & Building

11.4%

Health

9.0%

Education

6.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.6%

Society & Culture

4.8%

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

Hampden Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hampden Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

1.9%

$400-$499/wk

1.9%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

7.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.2%

$4,000+/wk

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hampden Marital Status

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Married

56.8% 280

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Separated

2.2% 11

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Divorced

7.9% 39

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Widowed

3.4% 17

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Never married

29.6% 146

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hampden Ancestry

Australian

33.9%

English

27.9%

Irish

9.0%

German

7.8%

Scottish

7.7%

Italian

3.4%

Maltese

2.9%

Other

2.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Dutch

1.3%

Maori

0.9%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hampden School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

34.4%

Primary — Government

29.2%

Primary — Catholic

13.5%

Secondary — Catholic

11.5%

Pre-school

5.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.1%

Vocational Education

3.1%

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

Hampden Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.2% 34

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No need for assistance

96.8% 1,036

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

Hampden Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

19.3% 84

—

Not a volunteer

80.7% 352

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hampden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.8%

$600-$799/mo

6.0%

$800-$999/mo

6.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

19.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

11.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hampden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.9%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Walked only

3.7%

Truck

2.2%

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

Hampden Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.3%

2 vehicles

36.1%

3 vehicles

26.7%

4+ vehicles

18.8%

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

Hampden Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

7.0%

2 bedrooms

10.4%

3 bedrooms

42.8%

4 bedrooms

28.9%

5 bedrooms

10.9%

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

Hampden Population Mobility

10.6%

moved in the last year

29.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hampden Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,029

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hampden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

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

Hampden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.0%

$1-$149/wk

5.4%

$150-$299/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

7.3%

$400-$499/wk

2.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.0%

$800-$999/wk

11.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

$3,500+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hampden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.2%

Couple — no children

33.5%

Couple — no children under 15

17.3%

One parent — children under 15

6.2%

One parent — no children under 15

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hampden Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 19

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Never served

95.7% 427

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hampden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 64

—

Did not provide

85.4% 373

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hampden Children Ever Born

No children

22.4%

1 child

11.5%

2 children

31.1%

3 children

21.9%

4 children

13.1%

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

Hampden When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Hampden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.6%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

21.3%

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

Hampden Household Size

1 person

16.9%

2 persons

41.5%

3 persons

12.3%

4 persons

17.4%

5 persons

7.7%

6+ persons

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hampden Where Residents Moved From

Same address

481

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hampden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

91.4%

Step family — no other children

4.3%

Blended family — no other children

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hampden Schools

schools nearby

government

963

avg ICSEA score

total students

Hampden State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 84 students

963

ICSEA

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

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Hampden Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,952/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Hampden

Your weekly income

≈ $8,459/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,702/wk

Rent share 12.8%

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Hampden vs State & National Average

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Pop: 301 Income: $616/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Pop: 301 Income: $595/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 301 Income: $711/wk Rent: $293/wk

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Pop: 301 Income: $535/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Pop: 302 Income: $841/wk Rent: $375/wk

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Pop: 303 Income: $768/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hampden

What is the population of Hampden QLD?

The population of Hampden QLD is 598 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.5 people per km².Hampden is ranked #4,755 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hampden?

The median personal income in Hampden QLD is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,952 per week.Family income is $2,228 per week.Hampden is ranked #3,801 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hampden?

Median rent in Hampden QLD is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hampden ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hampden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampden QLD 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 Hampden?

The median age in Hampden QLD is 44 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hampden a good suburb to live in?

Hampden is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 598.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 31292. All dollar figures in AUD.