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Hat Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hat Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hat Head NSW is 365 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hat Head is $562 per week ($29,224 per year). Median rent in Hat Head is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Hat Head has a median age of 60 years, older than the national median of 38. Hat Head has a population density of 10.6 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hat Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hat Head is $1,860.
There were 8 recorded offences in Hat Head in 2025-26, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).
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Hat Head Population
Hat Head Median Income & Rent
Hat Head Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Hat Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hat Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hat Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hat Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hat Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hat Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hat Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hat Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hat Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hat Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hat Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hat Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hat Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hat Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hat Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hat Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hat Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hat Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hat Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hat Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hat Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hat Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hat Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hat Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hat Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hat Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hat Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hat Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hat Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hat Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hat Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hat Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hat Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hat Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Hat Head Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hat Head
What is the population of Hat Head NSW?
The population of Hat Head NSW is 365 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.6 people per km².Hat Head is ranked #5,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hat Head?
The median personal income in Hat Head NSW is $562 per week, or $29,224 per year.The median household income is $990 per week.Family income is $1,408 per week.Hat Head is ranked #7,578 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hat Head?
Median rent in Hat Head NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 27.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hat Head ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hat Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hat Head NSW is $1,860. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hat Head?
The median age in Hat Head NSW is 60 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hat Head a good suburb to live in?
Hat Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 365.The median income is $562/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11876. All dollar figures in AUD.