South Australia · Suburb Profile
Hawker SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hawker, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hawker SA is 301 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hawker is $705 per week ($36,660 per year). Median rent in Hawker is $144 per week ($624 per month). Hawker has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Hawker has a population density of 0.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hawker is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawker is $685.
There were 7 recorded offences in Hawker in 2025-26, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).
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Hawker Population
Hawker Median Income & Rent
Hawker Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Hawker Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawker Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawker Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hawker Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hawker Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hawker Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hawker Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hawker Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hawker Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hawker Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hawker Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hawker Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hawker Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hawker Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hawker School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hawker Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hawker Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hawker Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hawker How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hawker Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hawker Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hawker Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hawker Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hawker Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hawker Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hawker Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hawker Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hawker Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hawker Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hawker When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hawker Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hawker Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hawker Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hawker Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hawker Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Hawker Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Hawker vs State & National Average
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawker
What is the population of Hawker SA?
The population of Hawker SA is 301 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².Hawker is ranked #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hawker?
The median personal income in Hawker SA is $705 per week, or $36,660 per year.The median household income is $1,160 per week.Family income is $1,778 per week.Hawker is ranked #5,403 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hawker?
Median rent in Hawker SA is $144 per week ($624 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hawker ranks #8,380 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hawker?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawker SA is $685. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hawker?
The median age in Hawker SA is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hawker a good suburb to live in?
Hawker is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 301.The median income is $705/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% 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: 40572. All dollar figures in AUD.