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Hardwicke Bay SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hardwicke Bay SA is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hardwicke Bay is $494 per week ($25,688 per year). Median rent in Hardwicke Bay is $245 per week ($1,062 per month). Hardwicke Bay has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Hardwicke Bay has a population density of 6.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hardwicke Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (49% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hardwicke Bay is $1,038.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hardwicke Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Hardwicke Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hardwicke Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$494/wk

$25,688 per year

#8249 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$245/wk

$1,062 per month

#6551 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

61years

23 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,038/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.6 per bedroom

Hardwicke Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (76) Female 47.2% (68)

Population Density

6.7

people per km²

149 people · 22.2 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.6

Persons per bedroom

$1,291

Family income/wk

Hardwicke Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hardwicke Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.1% 43 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.9% 15 dwellings

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

Hardwicke Bay Country of Birth

Australia

92.2%

England

7.8%

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

Hardwicke Bay Religion

No Religion

49.3%

Catholic

12.3%

Pentecostal

10.9%

Not stated

10.1%

Uniting Church

6.5%

Anglican

5.1%

Lutheran

3.6%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

7.9%

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

Hardwicke Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

10.7% 11 people

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Employed part-time

16.5% 17 people

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Not in labour force

72.8% 75 people

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

Hardwicke Bay Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.7%

Bachelor Degree

23.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.6%

Certificate I/II

6.3%

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

Hardwicke Bay Occupation

Machinery Operators & Drivers

33.3%

Professionals

27.8%

Managers

22.2%

Community & Personal Service

16.7%

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

Hardwicke Bay Field of Study

Health

31.0%

Engineering

24.1%

Management & Commerce

20.7%

Agriculture & Environment

13.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

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

Hardwicke Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

23.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Marital Status

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Married

55.8% 72

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Separated

3.1% 4

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Divorced

13.2% 17

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Widowed

9.3% 12

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Never married

18.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Ancestry

English

38.9%

Australian

28.0%

German

8.6%

Irish

6.9%

Scottish

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.6%

Other

4.0%

Welsh

2.3%

French

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hardwicke Bay School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

40.0%

Pre-school

30.0%

Primary — Government

30.0%

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

Hardwicke Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.7% 23

✅

No need for assistance

91.3% 241

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

Hardwicke Bay Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.0% 31

—

Not a volunteer

73.0% 84

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hardwicke Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

80.0%

Did not go to work

20.0%

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

Hardwicke Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.2%

2 vehicles

46.4%

3 vehicles

13.0%

4+ vehicles

4.3%

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

Hardwicke Bay Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.7%

3 bedrooms

64.3%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

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

Hardwicke Bay Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

30.2%

moved in the last 5 years

10.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Indigenous Population

4.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

265

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Lung condition

Diabetes

Heart disease

Asthma

Stroke

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

Hardwicke Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.7%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

9.5%

$400-$499/wk

17.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

3.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.1%

Couple — children under 15

34.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Military Service

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Previously served

8.3% 10

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Never served

91.7% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

4.3% 5

—

Did not provide

95.7% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Children Ever Born

No children

9.1%

1 child

15.2%

2 children

63.6%

3 children

12.1%

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

Hardwicke Bay When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

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

Hardwicke Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.6%

5–14 hours

21.1%

15–29 hours

20.3%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

31.7%

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

Hardwicke Bay Household Size

1 person

48.6%

2 persons

33.3%

3 persons

4.2%

4 persons

8.3%

6+ persons

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

115

Moved from SA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hardwicke Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hardwicke Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Hardwicke Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

33%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $735/wk

Median Rent $245/wk

Rent-to-Income 33.3%

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

If you earn X in Hardwicke Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $3,185/month

Median rent $245/wk

Left after rent $490/wk

Rent share 33.3%

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Hardwicke Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 75 Income: $825/wk Rent: $150/wk

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Pop: 75 Income: $439/wk Rent: $200/wk

Petersville

Pop: 75 Income: $820/wk Rent: $150/wk

Woolumbool

Pop: 75 Income: $1,028/wk Rent: $150/wk

Conmurra

Pop: 76 Income: $1,194/wk Rent: $50/wk

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Pop: 76 Income: $674/wk Rent: $100/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardwicke Bay

What is the population of Hardwicke Bay SA?

The population of Hardwicke Bay SA is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6.7 people per km².Hardwicke Bay is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hardwicke Bay?

The median personal income in Hardwicke Bay SA is $494 per week, or $25,688 per year.The median household income is $735 per week.Family income is $1,291 per week.Hardwicke Bay is ranked #8,249 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hardwicke Bay?

Median rent in Hardwicke Bay SA is $245 per week ($1,062 per month).Rent represents 33.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hardwicke Bay ranks #6,551 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hardwicke Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hardwicke Bay SA is $1,038. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hardwicke Bay?

The median age in Hardwicke Bay SA is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hardwicke Bay a good suburb to live in?

Hardwicke Bay is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 149.The median income is $494/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.3% 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: 40565. All dollar figures in AUD.