Hatherleigh SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hatherleigh SA is 154 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hatherleigh is $612 per week ($31,824 per year). Median rent in Hatherleigh is $150 per week ($650 per month). Hatherleigh has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Hatherleigh has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hatherleigh is England. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hatherleigh is $1,083.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hatherleigh in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (1 offences).

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Hatherleigh Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hatherleigh Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$612/wk
$31,824 per year
#6898 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$150/wk
$650 per month
#8205 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hatherleigh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (84) Female 46.2% (72)

Population Density

1.7
people per km²
154 people · 88.7 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Hatherleigh Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hatherleigh Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
56.0% 28 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.0% 22 dwellings

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

Hatherleigh Country of Birth

Australia
94.3%
England
5.7%

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

Hatherleigh Religion

No Religion
44.1%
Catholic
19.1%
Anglican
11.2%
Uniting Church
9.2%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.2%
Not stated
7.2%
SB OSB NRA OSB
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hatherleigh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.2%

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

Hatherleigh Employment

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Employed full-time
30.5% 36 people
Employed part-time
33.1% 39 people
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Not in labour force
36.4% 43 people

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

Hatherleigh Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.4%
Bachelor Degree
22.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%

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

Hatherleigh Occupation

Managers
26.2%
Professionals
26.2%
Labourers
11.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
9.5%
Sales Workers
9.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.1%

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

Hatherleigh Field of Study

Education
24.0%
Engineering
20.0%
Health
18.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Management & Commerce
8.0%
Society & Culture
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Agriculture & Environment
6.0%

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

Hatherleigh Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hatherleigh Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
12.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.5%
$4,000+/wk
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hatherleigh Marital Status

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Married
57.5% 73
↔️
Separated
3.1% 4
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Divorced
14.2% 18
🕊️
Widowed
4.7% 6
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Never married
20.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hatherleigh Ancestry

English
32.3%
Australian
29.3%
Scottish
11.1%
German
10.6%
Irish
8.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.0%
Dutch
3.0%
Other
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hatherleigh School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Hatherleigh Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.7% 20
No need for assistance
93.3% 278

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

Hatherleigh Volunteering

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Volunteer
23.8% 30
Not a volunteer
76.2% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hatherleigh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo
30.8%
$600-$799/mo
30.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hatherleigh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Truck
4.4%

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

Hatherleigh Car Ownership

1 vehicle
19.3%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
21.1%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

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

Hatherleigh Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.7%
3 bedrooms
54.0%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Hatherleigh Population Mobility

8.8%
moved in the last year
21.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hatherleigh Indigenous Population

2.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
287
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hatherleigh Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
15
Mental health
13
Stroke
6
Arthritis
5
Cancer
4
Diabetes
4

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

Hatherleigh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
3.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
7.4%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
9.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hatherleigh Family Structure

Couple — no children
45.2%
Couple — children under 15
43.5%
Couple — no children under 15
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hatherleigh Military Service

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Previously served
7.4% 9
👤
Never served
92.6% 112

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hatherleigh Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
21.0% 25
Did not provide
79.0% 94

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hatherleigh Children Ever Born

2 children
82.4%
3 children
17.6%

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

Hatherleigh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.4%
5–14 hours
26.0%
15–29 hours
12.6%
30+ hours
16.5%
Did not do domestic work
35.4%

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

Hatherleigh Household Size

1 person
29.0%
2 persons
43.5%
4 persons
14.5%
5 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hatherleigh Where Residents Moved From

Same address
135
Moved — same area (SA2)
4
Moved from NT
4

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

Hatherleigh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hatherleigh Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Break & Enter
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hatherleigh Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,312/wk
Median Rent $150/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.4%

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

If you earn X in Hatherleigh

≈ $5,685/month
Median rent $150/wk
Left after rent $1,162/wk
Rent share 11.4%

Hatherleigh vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hatherleigh

What is the population of Hatherleigh SA?

The population of Hatherleigh SA is 154 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².Hatherleigh is ranked #7,697 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hatherleigh?

The median personal income in Hatherleigh SA is $612 per week, or $31,824 per year.The median household income is $1,312 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Hatherleigh is ranked #6,898 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hatherleigh?

Median rent in Hatherleigh SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 11.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hatherleigh ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hatherleigh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hatherleigh SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hatherleigh?

The median age in Hatherleigh SA is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hatherleigh a good suburb to live in?

Hatherleigh is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 154.The median income is $612/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.4% 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: 40571. All dollar figures in AUD.