Hampden SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hampden SA is 75 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hampden is $439 per week ($22,828 per year). Median rent in Hampden is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hampden has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Hampden has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampden is $780.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hampden in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hampden Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hampden Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$439/wk
$22,828 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hampden Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (35) Female 47.8% (32)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
75 people · 31.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,166
Family income/wk

Hampden Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hampden Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.0% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
45.0% 9 dwellings

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

Hampden Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hampden Religion

No Religion
29.0%
Lutheran
27.5%
Not stated
13.0%
Uniting Church
8.7%
Catholic
5.8%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.8%
Christian (other)
5.8%
Anglican
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hampden Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
19.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%

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

Hampden Employment

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Employed full-time
33.9% 19 people
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Unemployed
8.9% 5 people
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Not in labour force
57.1% 32 people

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

Hampden Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
55.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
44.4%

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

Hampden Occupation

Managers
46.2%
Professionals
30.8%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%

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

Hampden Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Education
25.0%
Management & Commerce
25.0%

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
11.1%
$500-$649/wk
18.5%
$650-$799/wk
22.2%
$800-$999/wk
14.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hampden Marital Status

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Married
39.0% 23
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Divorced
15.3% 9
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Widowed
5.1% 3
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Never married
40.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hampden Ancestry

Australian
44.3%
German
21.5%
English
17.7%
Scottish
10.1%
Dutch
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hampden School & University Attendance

Primary — Other Non-Govt
43.8%
Secondary — Government
37.5%
Pre-school
18.8%

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

Hampden Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.6% 11
No need for assistance
91.4% 117

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

Hampden Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.6% 14
Not a volunteer
77.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hampden Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hampden How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hampden Car Ownership

1 vehicle
38.9%
2 vehicles
27.8%
4+ vehicles
33.3%

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

Hampden Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
40.0%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
15.0%

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

Hampden Population Mobility

13.5%
moved in the last year
20.6%
moved in the last 5 years
19.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
44.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hampden Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
143
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hampden Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Asthma
4
Diabetes
4
Heart disease
4

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

Hampden Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.3%
$300-$399/wk
8.8%
$400-$499/wk
7.0%
$500-$649/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hampden Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
59.3%
One parent — no children under 15
16.7%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
Couple — no children
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hampden Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
6.5% 4
Did not provide
93.5% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hampden Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Hampden When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

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

Hampden Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
14.8%
5–14 hours
38.9%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
13.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.5%

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

Hampden Household Size

1 person
44.8%
2 persons
20.7%
3 persons
13.8%
5 persons
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hampden Where Residents Moved From

Same address
64
Moved from SA
5

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

Hampden Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hampden Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2024

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

Hampden Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $924/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.6%

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

If you earn X in Hampden

≈ $4,004/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $724/wk
Rent share 21.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hampden vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hampden

What is the population of Hampden SA?

The population of Hampden SA is 75 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Hampden?

The median personal income in Hampden SA is $439 per week, or $22,828 per year.The median household income is $924 per week.Family income is $1,166 per week.

How much is rent in Hampden?

Median rent in Hampden SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hampden?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampden SA is $780. 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 SA is 47 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 South Australia with a population of 75.The median income is $439/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.6% 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: 40560. All dollar figures in AUD.