Hanson SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hanson SA is 23 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hanson is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Hanson is $208 per week ($901 per month). Hanson has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Hanson has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanson is $867.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hanson in 2025-26, a rate of 43 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Hanson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hanson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$208/wk
$901 per month
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$867/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 1.1 per bedroom

Hanson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (10) Female 50.0% (10)

Population Density

0.4
people per km²
23 people · 54.1 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Hanson Age Distribution

5-9
50-54
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hanson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 5 dwellings

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

Hanson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hanson Religion

No Religion
45.0%
Catholic
35.0%
Anglican
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hanson Education Level

Year 11 or equivalent
40.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
22.7%

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

Hanson Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 4 people
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Not in labour force
66.7% 8 people

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

Hanson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hanson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hanson Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hanson Ancestry

English
59.1%
Scottish
22.7%
German
18.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hanson School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Hanson Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 25

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

Hanson Volunteering

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Volunteer
21.4% 3
Not a volunteer
78.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hanson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hanson Car Ownership

2 vehicles
50.0%
4+ vehicles
50.0%

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

Hanson Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
100.0%

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

Hanson Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
46.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hanson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
24
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hanson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
42.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hanson Family Structure

Couple — no children
60.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hanson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.4% 3
Did not provide
78.6% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hanson Unpaid Domestic Work

5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
33.3%
Did not do domestic work
33.3%

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

Hanson Household Size

2 persons
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hanson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hanson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2023
2025

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

Hanson Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $899/wk
Median Rent $208/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.1%

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

If you earn X in Hanson

≈ $3,896/month
Median rent $208/wk
Left after rent $691/wk
Rent share 23.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hanson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanson

What is the population of Hanson SA?

The population of Hanson SA is 23 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Hanson?

The median personal income in Hanson SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $899 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Hanson?

Median rent in Hanson SA is $208 per week ($901 per month).Rent represents 23.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hanson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanson SA is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hanson?

The median age in Hanson SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hanson a good suburb to live in?

Hanson is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 23.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.1% 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: 40563. All dollar figures in AUD.