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Hanwood NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hanwood, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hanwood NSW is 1,388 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hanwood is $825 per week ($42,900 per year). Median rent in Hanwood is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Hanwood has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Hanwood has a population density of 13.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hanwood is India. The most common religion is Catholic (43% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is IAL Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanwood is $1,500.
There were 16 recorded offences in Hanwood in 2025-26, a rate of 12 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (4 offences).
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Hanwood Population
Hanwood Median Income & Rent
Hanwood Demographics
Gender Split
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Hanwood Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hanwood Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hanwood Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hanwood Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hanwood Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hanwood Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hanwood Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hanwood Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hanwood Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hanwood Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hanwood Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hanwood Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hanwood Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hanwood Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hanwood School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hanwood Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hanwood Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hanwood Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hanwood How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hanwood Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hanwood Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hanwood Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hanwood Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hanwood Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hanwood Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hanwood Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hanwood Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hanwood Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hanwood Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hanwood When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hanwood Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hanwood Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hanwood Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hanwood Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hanwood Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 16 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Hanwood Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanwood
What is the population of Hanwood NSW?
The population of Hanwood NSW is 1,388 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.5 people per km².Hanwood is ranked #3,500 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hanwood?
The median personal income in Hanwood NSW is $825 per week, or $42,900 per year.The median household income is $1,856 per week.Family income is $1,995 per week.Hanwood is ranked #3,173 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hanwood?
Median rent in Hanwood NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hanwood ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hanwood?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hanwood NSW is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hanwood?
The median age in Hanwood NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hanwood a good suburb to live in?
Hanwood is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,388.The median income is $825/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 11857. All dollar figures in AUD.