Hawson SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hawson SA is 119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hawson is $659 per week ($34,268 per year). Median rent in Hawson is $238 per week ($1,031 per month). Hawson has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Hawson has a population density of 9.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawson is $1,400.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hawson in 2025-26, a rate of 8 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

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Hawson Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hawson Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$659/wk
$34,268 per year
#6165 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$238/wk
$1,031 per month
#6726 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,400/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hawson Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (57) Female 51.3% (60)

Population Density

9.0
people per km²
119 people · 13.2 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Hawson Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hawson Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.5% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.5% 17 dwellings

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

Hawson Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hawson Religion

No Religion
46.7%
Catholic
15.9%
Pentecostal
10.3%
Anglican
8.4%
Not stated
6.5%
Uniting Church
4.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%
Lutheran
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hawson Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
38.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

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

Hawson Employment

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Employed full-time
36.7% 36 people
Employed part-time
29.6% 29 people
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Not in labour force
33.7% 33 people

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

Hawson Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
42.9%
Bachelor Degree
38.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%

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

Hawson Occupation

Professionals
38.9%
Managers
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.1%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%

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

Hawson Field of Study

Health
34.4%
Education
25.0%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Engineering
12.5%
Management & Commerce
9.4%

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

Hawson Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hawson Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
13.8%
$800-$999/wk
17.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
10.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.3%
$4,000+/wk
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hawson Marital Status

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Married
52.8% 57
↔️
Separated
2.8% 3
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Divorced
6.5% 7
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Never married
38.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hawson Ancestry

English
33.9%
Australian
25.1%
German
15.8%
Scottish
8.8%
Other
5.3%
Filipino
4.7%
Irish
4.1%
Italian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hawson School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
25.0%
Pre-school
18.8%
Secondary — Government
18.8%
Secondary — Catholic
18.8%
Vocational Education
18.8%

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

Hawson Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.7% 8
No need for assistance
96.3% 207

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

Hawson Volunteering

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Volunteer
35.0% 36
Not a volunteer
65.0% 67

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hawson Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
36.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hawson How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
81.1%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Walked only
5.7%

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

Hawson Car Ownership

1 vehicle
11.9%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
38.1%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Hawson Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
52.6%
4 bedrooms
39.5%
5 bedrooms
7.9%

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

Hawson Population Mobility

7.3%
moved in the last year
21.2%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
57.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hawson Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
207
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hawson Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
12
Asthma
5
Heart disease
4
Arthritis
3

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

Hawson Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
12.5%
$300-$399/wk
13.9%
$500-$649/wk
5.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.1%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.6%
$3,500+/wk
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hawson Family Structure

Couple — no children
36.8%
Couple — children under 15
25.3%
Couple — no children under 15
25.3%
One parent — no children under 15
9.5%
One parent — children under 15
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hawson Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.0% 4
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Never served
96.0% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hawson Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.0% 15
Did not provide
84.0% 79

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hawson Children Ever Born

No children
27.3%
2 children
54.5%
3 children
18.2%

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

Hawson Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.0%
5–14 hours
27.0%
15–29 hours
23.0%
30+ hours
14.0%
Did not do domestic work
18.0%

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

Hawson Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
37.1%
3 persons
11.4%
4 persons
31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hawson Where Residents Moved From

Same address
101
Moved from SA
7

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

Hawson Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hawson Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2025

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

Hawson Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $238/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.3%

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

If you earn X in Hawson

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $238/wk
Left after rent $1,137/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hawson vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawson

What is the population of Hawson SA?

The population of Hawson SA is 119 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 9.0 people per km².Hawson is ranked #8,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hawson?

The median personal income in Hawson SA is $659 per week, or $34,268 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Hawson is ranked #6,165 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hawson?

Median rent in Hawson SA is $238 per week ($1,031 per month).Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hawson ranks #6,726 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hawson?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawson SA is $1,400. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hawson?

The median age in Hawson SA is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hawson a good suburb to live in?

Hawson is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 119.The median income is $659/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% 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: 40573. All dollar figures in AUD.