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Hanging Rock NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hanging Rock, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hanging Rock NSW is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hanging Rock is $457 per week ($23,764 per year). Median rent in Hanging Rock is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hanging Rock has a median age of 58 years, older than the national median of 38. Hanging Rock has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanging Rock is $778.

There were 3 recorded offences in Hanging Rock in 2025-26, a rate of 31 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Hanging Rock Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hanging Rock Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$457/wk

$23,764 per year

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

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Median Age

58years

20 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$778/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hanging Rock Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (47) Female 50.5% (48)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

98 people · 313.1 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,062

Family income/wk

Hanging Rock Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hanging Rock Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.3% 26 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.7% 9 dwellings

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

Hanging Rock Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hanging Rock Religion

No Religion

44.9%

Anglican

24.5%

Not stated

9.2%

Catholic

6.1%

Eastern Orthodox

5.1%

Othr Christian

4.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

3.1%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hanging Rock Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.1%

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

Hanging Rock Employment

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Employed full-time

28.4% 23 people

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Employed part-time

12.3% 10 people

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Not in labour force

59.3% 48 people

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

Hanging Rock Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.7%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

Bachelor Degree

11.1%

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

Hanging Rock Occupation

Managers

35.7%

Professionals

28.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Sales Workers

10.7%

Labourers

10.7%

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

Hanging Rock Field of Study

Management & Commerce

38.1%

Education

28.6%

Engineering

19.0%

Society & Culture

14.3%

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

Hanging Rock Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hanging Rock Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.8%

$300-$399/wk

13.7%

$400-$499/wk

19.6%

$650-$799/wk

15.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

21.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hanging Rock Marital Status

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Married

34.9% 30

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Separated

4.7% 4

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Divorced

17.4% 15

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Widowed

7.0% 6

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Never married

36.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hanging Rock Ancestry

English

42.9%

Australian

16.2%

Scottish

12.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

9.5%

German

7.6%

Other

4.8%

Russian

3.8%

Maori

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hanging Rock School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Hanging Rock Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

9.1% 15

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No need for assistance

90.9% 149

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

Hanging Rock Volunteering

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Volunteer

24.3% 18

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Not a volunteer

75.7% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hanging Rock How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

50.0%

Did not go to work

37.5%

Walked only

12.5%

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

Hanging Rock Car Ownership

1 vehicle

48.7%

2 vehicles

35.9%

3 vehicles

7.7%

4+ vehicles

7.7%

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

Hanging Rock Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

13.5%

2 bedrooms

32.4%

3 bedrooms

43.2%

4 bedrooms

10.8%

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

Hanging Rock Population Mobility

16.1%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hanging Rock Indigenous Population

22.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

144

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hanging Rock Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Stroke

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Hanging Rock Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

10.3%

$300-$399/wk

13.2%

$400-$499/wk

8.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

16.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,500+/wk

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hanging Rock Family Structure

Couple — no children

56.7%

Couple — children under 15

20.0%

One parent — children under 15

18.3%

Couple — no children under 15

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hanging Rock Military Service

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Previously served

5.2% 4

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Never served

94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hanging Rock Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.3% 13

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Did not provide

82.7% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hanging Rock Children Ever Born

No children

18.8%

1 child

25.0%

2 children

56.3%

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

Hanging Rock When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Hanging Rock Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.2%

5–14 hours

29.9%

15–29 hours

16.9%

30+ hours

20.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.3%

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

Hanging Rock Household Size

1 person

52.2%

2 persons

41.3%

3 persons

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hanging Rock Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hanging Rock Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hanging Rock Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hanging Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

29%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $849/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 29.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Hanging Rock

Your weekly income

≈ $3,679/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $599/wk

Rent share 29.4%

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Income: $521/wk Rent: $245/wk Save: $5/wk

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Hanging Rock vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Brogers Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $762/wk Rent: $225/wk

Brundee

Pop: 49 Income: $837/wk Rent: $225/wk

Bulla Creek

Pop: 49 Income: $612/wk Rent: $220/wk

Central Macdonald

Pop: 49 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

Cooks Myalls

Pop: 49 Income: $687/wk Rent: $170/wk

Cullenbone

Pop: 49 Income: $1,281/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanging Rock

What is the population of Hanging Rock NSW?

The population of Hanging Rock NSW is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Hanging Rock?

The median personal income in Hanging Rock NSW is $457 per week, or $23,764 per year.The median household income is $849 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Hanging Rock?

Median rent in Hanging Rock NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 29.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Hanging Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanging Rock NSW is $778. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hanging Rock?

The median age in Hanging Rock NSW is 58 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hanging Rock a good suburb to live in?

Hanging Rock is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 98.The median income is $457/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (29.4% 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: 11854. All dollar figures in AUD.