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Hawthorn SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hawthorn, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Hawthorn SA is 2,221 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hawthorn is $1,027 per week ($53,404 per year). Median rent in Hawthorn is $295 per week ($1,278 per month). Hawthorn has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Hawthorn has a population density of 2087.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Hawthorn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawthorn is $2,600.
There were 80 recorded offences in Hawthorn in 2025-26, a rate of 36 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 offences).
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Hawthorn Population
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Hawthorn Demographics
Gender Split
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Hawthorn Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawthorn Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Hawthorn Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Hawthorn Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Hawthorn Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Hawthorn Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Hawthorn Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Hawthorn Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Hawthorn Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Hawthorn Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Hawthorn Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Hawthorn Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Hawthorn Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Hawthorn Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Hawthorn School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Hawthorn Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Hawthorn Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Hawthorn Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Hawthorn How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Hawthorn Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Hawthorn Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Hawthorn Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Hawthorn Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Hawthorn Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Hawthorn Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Hawthorn Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Hawthorn Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Hawthorn Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Hawthorn Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Hawthorn When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Hawthorn Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Hawthorn Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Hawthorn Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Hawthorn Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Hawthorn Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 80 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Hawthorn Schools
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Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorn
What is the population of Hawthorn SA?
The population of Hawthorn SA is 2,221 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2087.0 people per km².Hawthorn is ranked #2,877 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Hawthorn?
The median personal income in Hawthorn SA is $1,027 per week, or $53,404 per year.The median household income is $2,370 per week.Family income is $3,091 per week.Hawthorn is ranked #1,053 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Hawthorn?
Median rent in Hawthorn SA is $295 per week ($1,278 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hawthorn ranks #5,069 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Hawthorn?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawthorn SA is $2,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Hawthorn?
The median age in Hawthorn SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Hawthorn a good suburb to live in?
Hawthorn is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,221.The median income is $1,027/wk, which is above 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: 40574. All dollar figures in AUD.