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Hartley SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hartley SA is 149 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hartley is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Hartley is $150 per week ($650 per month). Hartley has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Hartley has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hartley is England. The most common religion is No Religion (59% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hartley is $1,714.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hartley in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hartley Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hartley Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$774/wk

$40,248 per year

#4056 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

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Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,714/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hartley Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (74) Female 50.0% (74)

Population Density

2.0

people per km²

149 people · 74.3 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,031

Family income/wk

Hartley Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

40-44

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)

Hartley Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.3% 35 dwellings

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

Hartley Country of Birth

Australia

91.7%

England

8.3%

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

Hartley Religion

No Religion

59.3%

Anglican

8.3%

Othr Christian

7.6%

Not stated

6.2%

Catholic

6.2%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.4%

Pentecostal

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hartley Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

22.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.8%

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

Hartley Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 57 people

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Employed part-time

25.6% 34 people

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Not in labour force

31.6% 42 people

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

Hartley Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.3%

Bachelor Degree

4.3%

Certificate I/II

4.3%

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

Hartley Occupation

Professionals

23.0%

Community & Personal Service

19.7%

Clerical & Administrative

16.4%

Managers

14.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

13.1%

Labourers

8.2%

Sales Workers

4.9%

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

Hartley Field of Study

Management & Commerce

23.2%

Engineering

18.8%

Society & Culture

13.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.6%

Health

11.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.7%

Architecture & Building

8.7%

Education

4.3%

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

Hartley Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hartley Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

7.0%

$4,000+/wk

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hartley Marital Status

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Married

60.1% 83

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Divorced

8.7% 12

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Widowed

2.9% 4

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Never married

28.3% 39

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hartley Ancestry

English

39.3%

Australian

36.6%

German

7.7%

Irish

4.9%

Dutch

3.3%

Scottish

2.7%

Maltese

2.2%

Italian

1.6%

Other

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hartley School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

25.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

20.8%

Primary — Government

16.7%

Pre-school

12.5%

Primary — Catholic

12.5%

Secondary — Government

12.5%

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

Hartley Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 288

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

Hartley Volunteering

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Volunteer

22.1% 29

—

Not a volunteer

77.9% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hartley Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

16.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

38.9%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hartley How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.9%

Car (passenger)

11.7%

Walked only

6.5%

Did not go to work

3.9%

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

Hartley Car Ownership

1 vehicle

12.7%

2 vehicles

25.5%

3 vehicles

30.9%

4+ vehicles

30.9%

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

Hartley Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

21.4%

3 bedrooms

50.0%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Hartley Population Mobility

6.5%

moved in the last year

21.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

71.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hartley Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

294

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hartley Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Stroke

Arthritis

Cancer

Diabetes

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

Hartley Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.7%

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.8%

$300-$399/wk

2.9%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$650-$799/wk

18.3%

$800-$999/wk

15.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hartley Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.0%

Couple — no children

33.6%

Couple — no children under 15

27.2%

One parent — no children under 15

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hartley Military Service

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Previously served

3.1% 4

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Never served

96.9% 127

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hartley Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.9% 14

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Did not provide

89.1% 114

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hartley Children Ever Born

No children

36.1%

1 child

8.3%

2 children

41.7%

3 children

13.9%

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

Hartley When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Hartley Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.8%

5–14 hours

32.2%

15–29 hours

9.3%

30+ hours

16.9%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Hartley Household Size

1 person

18.6%

2 persons

42.4%

3 persons

10.2%

4 persons

20.3%

6+ persons

8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hartley Where Residents Moved From

Same address

145

Moved from SA

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

Hartley Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hartley Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2025

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

Hartley Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,958/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 7.7%

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

If you earn X in Hartley

Your weekly income

≈ $8,485/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,808/wk

Rent share 7.7%

Hartley 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

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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

Bletchley

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hartley

What is the population of Hartley SA?

The population of Hartley SA is 149 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Hartley is ranked #7,769 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hartley?

The median personal income in Hartley SA is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year.The median household income is $1,958 per week.Family income is $2,031 per week.Hartley is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hartley?

Median rent in Hartley SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 7.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hartley ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hartley?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hartley SA is $1,714. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hartley?

The median age in Hartley SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hartley a good suburb to live in?

Hartley is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 149.The median income is $774/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (7.7% 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: 40569. All dollar figures in AUD.