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Hartley Vale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hartley Vale NSW is 84 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hartley Vale is $787 per week ($40,924 per year). Median rent in Hartley Vale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hartley Vale has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Hartley Vale has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hartley Vale is England. The most common religion is Anglican (32% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hartley Vale is $1,669.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hartley Vale in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Hartley Vale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hartley Vale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$787/wk

$40,924 per year

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,669/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hartley Vale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (41) Female 46.8% (36)

Population Density

4.0

people per km²

84 people · 20.9 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,035

Family income/wk

Hartley Vale Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hartley Vale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

64.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.5% 11 dwellings

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

Hartley Vale Country of Birth

Australia

84.8%

England

15.2%

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

Hartley Vale Religion

Anglican

31.7%

No Religion

29.3%

Catholic

12.2%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

11.0%

Uniting Church

6.1%

Not stated

6.1%

Hinduism

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hartley Vale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

43.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.8%

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

Hartley Vale Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 23 people

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Employed part-time

16.7% 9 people

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Not in labour force

40.7% 22 people

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

Hartley Vale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Postgraduate Degree

14.3%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.1%

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

Hartley Vale Occupation

Managers

29.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.9%

Professionals

14.8%

Clerical & Administrative

14.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

14.8%

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

Hartley Vale Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Education

17.9%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Agriculture & Environment

12.8%

Society & Culture

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

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

Hartley Vale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hartley Vale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

11.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

37.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

18.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hartley Vale Marital Status

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Married

55.9% 38

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Divorced

5.9% 4

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Widowed

5.9% 4

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Never married

32.4% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hartley Vale Ancestry

Australian

33.7%

English

24.2%

Scottish

7.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.3%

German

6.3%

Filipino

4.2%

Hungarian

4.2%

Irish

4.2%

Dutch

3.2%

Vietnamese

3.2%

Other

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hartley Vale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.0%

Secondary — Catholic

30.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

30.0%

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

Hartley Vale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.0% 3

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No need for assistance

98.0% 147

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

Hartley Vale Volunteering

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Volunteer

27.0% 17

—

Not a volunteer

73.0% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hartley Vale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.8%

Did not go to work

21.9%

Other

9.4%

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

Hartley Vale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

22.0%

2 vehicles

36.6%

3 vehicles

24.4%

4+ vehicles

17.1%

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

Hartley Vale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.1%

2 bedrooms

22.2%

3 bedrooms

25.0%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

5 bedrooms

11.1%

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

Hartley Vale Population Mobility

5.0%

moved in the last year

25.6%

moved in the last 5 years

2.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hartley Vale Indigenous Population

9.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

130

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hartley Vale Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Lung condition

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

Hartley Vale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

16.7%

$150-$299/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.3%

$800-$999/wk

5.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.6%

$3,500+/wk

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hartley Vale Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.4%

Couple — children under 15

32.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.1%

Couple — no children under 15

6.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hartley Vale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 12

—

Did not provide

82.1% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hartley Vale Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

46.7%

3 children

33.3%

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

Hartley Vale When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

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

Hartley Vale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

5.6%

5–14 hours

31.0%

15–29 hours

25.4%

30+ hours

15.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.5%

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

Hartley Vale Household Size

1 person

35.9%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hartley Vale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from NSW

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

Hartley Vale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hartley Vale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2023

2024

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

Hartley Vale Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.6%

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

If you earn X in Hartley Vale

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,408/wk

Rent share 17.6%

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Hartley Vale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bottle Creek

Pop: 42 Income: $458/wk Rent: $38/wk

Bourbah

Pop: 42 Income: $774/wk

Brooklana

Pop: 42 Income: $833/wk Rent: $150/wk

Caldwell

Pop: 42 Income: $599/wk Rent: $125/wk

Camp Creek (NSW)

Pop: 42 Income: $450/wk Rent: $200/wk

Cobaki Lakes

Pop: 42 Income: $860/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hartley Vale

What is the population of Hartley Vale NSW?

The population of Hartley Vale NSW is 84 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Hartley Vale?

The median personal income in Hartley Vale NSW is $787 per week, or $40,924 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,035 per week.

How much is rent in Hartley Vale?

Median rent in Hartley Vale NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hartley Vale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hartley Vale NSW is $1,669. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hartley Vale?

The median age in Hartley Vale NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hartley Vale a good suburb to live in?

Hartley Vale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 84.The median income is $787/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.6% 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: 11869. All dollar figures in AUD.