Suburbs Hay Flat

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Hay Flat SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hay Flat SA is 72 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hay Flat is $575 per week ($29,900 per year). Median rent in Hay Flat is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hay Flat has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Hay Flat has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hay Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (68% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hay Flat is $1,634.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hay Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).

Hay Flat Map

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📍 Hay Flat, South Australia — 35.5037°S, 138.3187°E

Crime: Low Med High

Hay Flat Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hay Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$575/wk
$29,900 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
👤
Median Age
48years
10 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,634/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hay Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (40) Female 45.2% (33)

Population Density

2.4
people per km²
72 people · 30.1 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,312
Family income/wk

Hay Flat Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
30-34
40-44
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hay Flat Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
31.8% 7 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
68.2% 15 dwellings

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

Hay Flat Country of Birth

Australia
89.2%
England
10.8%

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

Hay Flat Religion

No Religion
68.2%
Anglican
10.6%
Uniting Church
10.6%
Catholic
6.1%
Buddhism
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hay Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
32.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.3%

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

Hay Flat Employment

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Employed full-time
38.8% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
24.5% 12 people
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Unemployed
8.2% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
28.6% 14 people

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

Hay Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
26.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Certificate I/II
7.9%

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

Hay Flat Occupation

Managers
26.7%
Professionals
26.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.3%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%
Labourers
10.0%

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

Hay Flat Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Creative Arts
27.8%
Health
22.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%

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

Hay Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hay Flat Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
30.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hay Flat Marital Status

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Married
49.1% 28
↔️
Separated
5.3% 3
📋
Divorced
14.0% 8
👤
Never married
31.6% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hay Flat Ancestry

English
39.8%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
12.9%
German
10.8%
Irish
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hay Flat School & University Attendance

Pre-school
45.5%
Primary — Government
27.3%
Secondary — Government
27.3%

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

Hay Flat Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 117

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

Hay Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.5% 14
—
Not a volunteer
72.5% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hay Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo
50.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hay Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
72.0%
Did not go to work
28.0%

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

Hay Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
46.2%
3 vehicles
19.2%
4+ vehicles
19.2%

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

Hay Flat Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
33.3%

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

Hay Flat Population Mobility

22.2%
moved in the last year
37.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
65.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hay Flat Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
127
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hay Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
7
Mental health
7
Cancer
3

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

Hay Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.9%
$1-$149/wk
6.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.6%
$300-$399/wk
13.0%
$400-$499/wk
8.7%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hay Flat Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.4%
Couple — children under 15
40.9%
Couple — no children under 15
10.6%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hay Flat Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.1% 8
—
Did not provide
84.9% 45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hay Flat Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

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

Hay Flat When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
7

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

Hay Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.7%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
27.8%
30+ hours
11.1%
Did not do domestic work
11.1%

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

Hay Flat Household Size

2 persons
72.7%
3 persons
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hay Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address
49
Moved from SA
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
7

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

Hay Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hay Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hay Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,187/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Hay Flat

≈ $5,144/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $987/wk
Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Millicent
Income: $556/wk Rent: $175/wk Save: $25/wk
Crystal Brook (SA)
Income: $557/wk Rent: $189/wk Save: $11/wk
Coober Pedy
Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $37/wk
Novar Gardens
Income: $630/wk Rent: $165/wk Save: $35/wk
Port Pirie West
Income: $475/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Solomontown
Income: $512/wk Rent: $195/wk Save: $5/wk
Risdon Park
Income: $577/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk
Burra (SA)
Income: $539/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Hay Flat vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Caveton
Pop: 36 Income: $966/wk Rent: $300/wk
Black Rock (SA)
Pop: 36 Income: $1,020/wk
Hornsdale
Pop: 36 Income: $900/wk
Kanni
Pop: 36 Income: $680/wk Rent: $190/wk
Mount Mary
Pop: 36 Income: $330/wk Rent: $200/wk
Mutooroo
Pop: 36 Income: $575/wk

Compare Hay Flat

Hay Flat vs Caveton →Hay Flat vs Black Rock (SA) →Hay Flat vs Hornsdale →Hay Flat vs Kanni →

Frequently Asked Questions About Hay Flat

What is the population of Hay Flat SA?

The population of Hay Flat SA is 72 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Hay Flat?

The median personal income in Hay Flat SA is $575 per week, or $29,900 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,312 per week.

How much is rent in Hay Flat?

Median rent in Hay Flat SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hay Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hay Flat SA is $1,634. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hay Flat?

The median age in Hay Flat SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hay Flat a good suburb to live in?

Hay Flat is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 72.The median income is $575/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 40576. All dollar figures in AUD.