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Hawthorndene SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hawthorndene SA is 3,389 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hawthorndene is $928 per week ($48,256 per year). Median rent in Hawthorndene is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Hawthorndene has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Hawthorndene has a population density of 619.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hawthorndene is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawthorndene is $1,842.

There were 19 recorded offences in Hawthorndene in 2025-26, a rate of 6 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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Hawthorndene Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hawthorndene Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$928/wk

$48,256 per year

#1827 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$400/wk

$1,733 per month

#1854 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,842/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hawthorndene Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (1,684) Female 50.3% (1,703)

Population Density

619.6

people per km²

3,389 people · 5.5 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,495

Family income/wk

Hawthorndene Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hawthorndene Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

42.7% 470 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

57.3% 630 dwellings

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

Hawthorndene Country of Birth

Australia

88.8%

England

8.3%

Germany

0.9%

Canada

0.5%

China

0.4%

France

0.4%

India

0.3%

Iran

0.3%

Indonesia

0.2%

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

Hawthorndene Religion

No Religion

61.9%

Catholic

9.6%

Anglican

9.3%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Not stated

4.1%

Baptist

3.4%

Christian (other)

3.1%

Lutheran

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hawthorndene Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

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

Hawthorndene Languages Spoken at Home

German

19.7%

Other

19.7%

French

14.5%

Mandarin

11.8%

Korean

9.2%

Russian

9.2%

Persian ED

6.6%

Arabic

5.3%

Afrikaans

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hawthorndene Employment

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Employed full-time

37.5% 956 people

⏰

Employed part-time

27.9% 712 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 58 people

🏠

Not in labour force

32.4% 826 people

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

Hawthorndene Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

39.9%

Certificate III/IV

21.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.7%

Postgraduate Degree

12.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.7%

Certificate I/II

1.5%

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

Hawthorndene Occupation

Professionals

42.8%

Managers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.3%

Community & Personal Service

9.7%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Labourers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

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

Hawthorndene Field of Study

Management & Commerce

17.5%

Health

17.3%

Society & Culture

14.9%

Engineering

11.9%

Education

11.2%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Creative Arts

5.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.4%

Information Technology

2.6%

Agriculture & Environment

2.6%

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

Hawthorndene Dwelling Types

Separate house

97.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hawthorndene Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.2%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.4%

$300-$399/wk

1.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$500-$649/wk

2.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

4.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

11.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.3%

$4,000+/wk

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hawthorndene Marital Status

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Married

56.5% 1,529

↔️

Separated

2.3% 62

📋

Divorced

7.2% 196

🕊️

Widowed

3.3% 88

👤

Never married

30.7% 830

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hawthorndene Ancestry

English

35.7%

Australian

27.8%

Scottish

8.9%

Irish

7.4%

German

6.9%

Other

4.8%

Italian

2.3%

Dutch

2.3%

Polish

1.3%

Chinese

1.0%

Welsh

0.9%

French

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hawthorndene School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.6%

Secondary — Government

19.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

11.2%

Pre-school

9.0%

Vocational Education

7.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Secondary — Catholic

3.4%

Primary — Catholic

1.7%

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

Hawthorndene Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.1% 205

✅

No need for assistance

96.9% 6,429

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

Hawthorndene Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.7% 706

—

Not a volunteer

73.3% 1,943

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hawthorndene Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.7%

$450-$599/mo

1.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.8%

$800-$999/mo

3.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

13.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.5%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hawthorndene How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.9%

Did not go to work

15.9%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Train

3.0%

Bus

1.7%

Bicycle

1.3%

Walked only

1.3%

Truck

0.7%

Other

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

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

Hawthorndene Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.8%

1 vehicle

25.5%

2 vehicles

48.7%

3 vehicles

14.7%

4+ vehicles

9.4%

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

Hawthorndene Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.9%

2 bedrooms

8.2%

3 bedrooms

47.3%

4 bedrooms

37.2%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.9%

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

Hawthorndene Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

27.3%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

67.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hawthorndene Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,617

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hawthorndene Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

269

Asthma

133

Arthritis

106

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Hawthorndene Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.1%

$1-$149/wk

5.2%

$150-$299/wk

5.6%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.1%

$3,500+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hawthorndene Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.0%

Couple — no children

24.6%

Couple — no children under 15

19.5%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

One parent — children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hawthorndene Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.2% 84

👤

Never served

96.8% 2,576

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hawthorndene Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 396

—

Did not provide

85.0% 2,251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hawthorndene Children Ever Born

No children

28.2%

1 child

14.2%

2 children

37.1%

3 children

16.7%

4 children

3.8%

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

Hawthorndene When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

174

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hawthorndene Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.2%

5–14 hours

37.4%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

9.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.9%

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

Hawthorndene Household Size

1 person

17.4%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

17.6%

4 persons

20.8%

5 persons

8.7%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hawthorndene Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,005

Moved from SA

198

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Hawthorndene Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

5.9%

Blended family — no other children

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hawthorndene Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 19 total

Assault

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Theft

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Hawthorndene Schools

schools nearby

government

1109

avg ICSEA score

2,786

total students

St John's Grammar School Independent

Combined · R-12 · 1,009 students

1141

ICSEA

Concordia College (St Peters Campus, Blackwood) Independent

Primary · R-6 · 88 students

1119

ICSEA

Belair Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 490 students

1117

ICSEA

Hawthorndene Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 290 students

1108

ICSEA

Coromandel Valley Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 483 students

1097

ICSEA

Craigburn Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 426 students

1074

ICSEA

St John's Grammar School - Secondary Campus Independent

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hawthorndene Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,139/wk

Median Rent $400/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.7%

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

If you earn X in Hawthorndene

Your weekly income

≈ $9,269/month

Median rent $400/wk

Left after rent $1,739/wk

Rent share 18.7%

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Hawthorndene vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,705 Income: $506/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 1,717 Income: $917/wk Rent: $343/wk

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Pop: 1,726 Income: $982/wk Rent: $495/wk

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Pop: 1,731 Income: $789/wk Rent: $331/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorndene

What is the population of Hawthorndene SA?

The population of Hawthorndene SA is 3,389 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 619.6 people per km².Hawthorndene is ranked #2,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hawthorndene?

The median personal income in Hawthorndene SA is $928 per week, or $48,256 per year.The median household income is $2,139 per week.Family income is $2,495 per week.Hawthorndene is ranked #1,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hawthorndene?

Median rent in Hawthorndene SA is $400 per week ($1,733 per month).Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hawthorndene ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hawthorndene?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hawthorndene SA is $1,842. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hawthorndene?

The median age in Hawthorndene SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hawthorndene a good suburb to live in?

Hawthorndene is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,389.The median income is $928/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 40575. All dollar figures in AUD.