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Hardys Bay NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hardys Bay NSW is 233 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hardys Bay is $1,007 per week ($52,364 per year). Median rent in Hardys Bay is $525 per week ($2,275 per month). Hardys Bay has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Hardys Bay has a population density of 384.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hardys Bay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hardys Bay is $1,409.

There were 9 recorded offences in Hardys Bay in 2024-25, a rate of 39 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (6 offences).

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Hardys Bay Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hardys Bay Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,007/wk

$52,364 per year

#1191 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$525/wk

$2,275 per month

#492 of 14,663

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Median Age

59years

21 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,409/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hardys Bay Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.3% (123) Female 47.7% (112)

Population Density

384.5

people per km²

233 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,200

Family income/wk

Hardys Bay Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hardys Bay Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.3% 54 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.7% 30 dwellings

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

Hardys Bay Country of Birth

Australia

87.6%

England

12.4%

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

Hardys Bay Religion

No Religion

55.1%

Catholic

16.4%

Anglican

13.3%

Not stated

4.9%

Uniting Church

3.6%

Eastern Orthodox

2.7%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.2%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hardys Bay Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

70.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.4%

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

Hardys Bay Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hardys Bay Employment

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Employed full-time

25.6% 53 people

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Employed part-time

26.1% 54 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 4 people

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Not in labour force

46.4% 96 people

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

Hardys Bay Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

37.3%

Certificate III/IV

20.3%

Postgraduate Degree

18.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.0%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.2%

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

Hardys Bay Occupation

Professionals

39.6%

Managers

22.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Community & Personal Service

6.6%

Sales Workers

4.4%

Labourers

4.4%

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

Hardys Bay Field of Study

Management & Commerce

30.1%

Engineering

16.1%

Society & Culture

16.1%

Architecture & Building

11.8%

Health

11.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.3%

Education

3.2%

Creative Arts

3.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.2%

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

Hardys Bay Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.0%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hardys Bay Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

4.2%

$650-$799/wk

3.1%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.2%

$4,000+/wk

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hardys Bay Marital Status

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Married

63.0% 133

↔️

Separated

3.8% 8

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Divorced

6.6% 14

🕊️

Widowed

1.9% 4

👤

Never married

24.6% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hardys Bay Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

23.3%

Irish

17.0%

Scottish

7.8%

Other

7.2%

Italian

2.0%

German

1.7%

Dutch

1.4%

New Zealander

1.4%

Russian

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

Chinese

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hardys Bay School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

57.1%

Secondary — Government

42.9%

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

Hardys Bay Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.5% 21

✅

No need for assistance

95.5% 450

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

Hardys Bay Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.6% 57

—

Not a volunteer

73.4% 157

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hardys Bay Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

18.2%

$300-$449/mo

18.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hardys Bay How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.0%

Did not go to work

26.0%

Car (passenger)

6.0%

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

Hardys Bay Car Ownership

1 vehicle

36.4%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

9.1%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Hardys Bay Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

11.1%

3 bedrooms

46.5%

4 bedrooms

33.3%

5 bedrooms

5.1%

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

Hardys Bay Population Mobility

16.4%

moved in the last year

38.1%

moved in the last 5 years

4.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hardys Bay Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

458

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hardys Bay Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Heart disease

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Asthma

Lung condition

Dementia

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Hardys Bay Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.6%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

6.7%

$400-$499/wk

1.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

11.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500+/wk

9.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hardys Bay Family Structure

Couple — no children

52.9%

Couple — no children under 15

26.2%

Couple — children under 15

16.0%

One parent — children under 15

2.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hardys Bay Military Service

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Previously served

1.4% 3

👤

Never served

98.6% 206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hardys Bay Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.6% 29

—

Did not provide

86.4% 185

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hardys Bay Children Ever Born

No children

40.9%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

26.1%

3 children

12.5%

4 children

4.5%

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

Hardys Bay When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Hardys Bay Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.5%

5–14 hours

32.6%

15–29 hours

23.7%

30+ hours

8.4%

Did not do domestic work

15.8%

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

Hardys Bay Household Size

1 person

23.0%

2 persons

46.0%

3 persons

18.0%

4 persons

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hardys Bay Where Residents Moved From

Same address

194

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Hardys Bay Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hardys Bay Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 9 total

Other Against Property

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Hardys Bay Schools

schools nearby

government

1039

avg ICSEA score

1,070

total students

Pretty Beach Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 154 students

1102

ICSEA

Empire Bay Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 426 students

1039

ICSEA

Ettalong Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 490 students

975

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hardys Bay Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $2,068/wk

Median Rent $525/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.4%

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

If you earn X in Hardys Bay

Your weekly income

≈ $8,961/month

Median rent $525/wk

Left after rent $1,543/wk

Rent share 25.4%

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Hardys Bay vs State & National Average

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Pop: 117 Income: $900/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $703/wk Rent: $410/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $833/wk Rent: $220/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $783/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $767/wk Rent: $125/wk

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Pop: 117 Income: $725/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hardys Bay

What is the population of Hardys Bay NSW?

The population of Hardys Bay NSW is 233 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 384.5 people per km².Hardys Bay is ranked #6,574 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hardys Bay?

The median personal income in Hardys Bay NSW is $1,007 per week, or $52,364 per year.The median household income is $2,068 per week.Family income is $2,200 per week.Hardys Bay is ranked #1,191 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hardys Bay?

Median rent in Hardys Bay NSW is $525 per week ($2,275 per month).Rent represents 25.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hardys Bay ranks #492 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hardys Bay?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hardys Bay NSW is $1,409. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hardys Bay?

The median age in Hardys Bay NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hardys Bay a good suburb to live in?

Hardys Bay is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 233.The median income is $1,007/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.4% 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: 11859. All dollar figures in AUD.