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Hawks Nest NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hawks Nest, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hawks Nest NSW is 1,413 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hawks Nest is $617 per week ($32,084 per year). Median rent in Hawks Nest is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Hawks Nest has a median age of 61 years, older than the national median of 38. Hawks Nest has a population density of 41.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hawks Nest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (32% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawks Nest is $1,733.
There were 14 recorded offences in Hawks Nest in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Hawks Nest Population
Hawks Nest Median Income & Rent
Hawks Nest Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Hawks Nest Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawks Nest Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawks Nest Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hawks Nest Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hawks Nest Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hawks Nest Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hawks Nest Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hawks Nest Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hawks Nest Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hawks Nest Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hawks Nest Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hawks Nest Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hawks Nest Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hawks Nest Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hawks Nest School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hawks Nest Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hawks Nest Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hawks Nest Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hawks Nest How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hawks Nest Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hawks Nest Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hawks Nest Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hawks Nest Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hawks Nest Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hawks Nest Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hawks Nest Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hawks Nest Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hawks Nest Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hawks Nest Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hawks Nest When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hawks Nest Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hawks Nest Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hawks Nest Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hawks Nest Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hawks Nest Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 14 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Hawks Nest Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawks Nest
What is the population of Hawks Nest NSW?
The population of Hawks Nest NSW is 1,413 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.8 people per km².Hawks Nest is ranked #3,475 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hawks Nest?
The median personal income in Hawks Nest NSW is $617 per week, or $32,084 per year.The median household income is $1,096 per week.Family income is $1,398 per week.Hawks Nest is ranked #6,818 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hawks Nest?
Median rent in Hawks Nest NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 30.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Hawks Nest ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hawks Nest?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawks Nest NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hawks Nest?
The median age in Hawks Nest NSW is 61 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hawks Nest a good suburb to live in?
Hawks Nest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,413.The median income is $617/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (30.1% 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: 11880. All dollar figures in AUD.