Hernani NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hernani, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hernani NSW is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hernani is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Hernani is $183 per week ($793 per month). Hernani has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Hernani has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hernani is $1,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hernani in 2024-25, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Hernani Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hernani Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
#6114 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$183/wk
$793 per month
#7860 of 14,663
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Median Age
47years
9 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hernani Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (61) Female 49.2% (59)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
117 people · 238.9 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,624
Family income/wk

Hernani Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
20-24
30-34
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hernani Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.5% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
12.5% 3 dwellings

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

Hernani Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hernani Religion

No Religion
45.2%
Anglican
27.8%
Catholic
9.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.2%
Not stated
5.2%
Uniting Church
4.3%
SB OSB NRA SB
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hernani Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.0%

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

Hernani Employment

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Employed full-time
45.1% 37 people
Employed part-time
19.5% 16 people
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Not in labour force
35.4% 29 people

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

Hernani Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.9%
Certificate III/IV
37.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%

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

Hernani Occupation

Managers
54.1%
Professionals
24.3%
Clerical & Administrative
10.8%
Labourers
10.8%

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

Hernani Field of Study

Engineering
23.8%
Management & Commerce
19.0%
Health
14.3%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.5%
Architecture & Building
7.1%

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

Hernani Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hernani Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
11.5%
$650-$799/wk
26.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
19.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
15.4%
$4,000+/wk
26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hernani Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 62
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Divorced
14.0% 13
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Never married
19.4% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hernani Ancestry

Australian
39.0%
English
29.6%
Scottish
17.6%
Irish
6.3%
German
3.8%
Other
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hernani School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
45.8%
Secondary — Government
37.5%
Pre-school
16.7%

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

Hernani Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.3% 3
No need for assistance
98.7% 221

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

Hernani Volunteering

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Volunteer
33.0% 29
Not a volunteer
67.0% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hernani Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hernani How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
56.7%
Walked only
16.7%
Other
13.3%
Did not go to work
13.3%

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

Hernani Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
20.0%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

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

Hernani Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
16.7%
3 bedrooms
35.7%
4 bedrooms
26.2%
5 bedrooms
21.4%

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

Hernani Population Mobility

10.6%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hernani Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
210
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hernani Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
3
Mental health
3

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

Hernani Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
12.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
10.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.6%
$800-$999/wk
10.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.1%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,500+/wk
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hernani Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.7%
Couple — no children
29.9%
Couple — no children under 15
14.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hernani Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.5% 7
Did not provide
91.5% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hernani Children Ever Born

No children
27.8%
2 children
55.6%
3 children
16.7%

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

Hernani Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.2%
5–14 hours
28.4%
15–29 hours
14.8%
30+ hours
21.6%
Did not do domestic work
17.0%

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

Hernani Household Size

1 person
21.7%
2 persons
23.9%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
26.1%
5 persons
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hernani Where Residents Moved From

Same address
93
Moved — same area (SA2)
8
Moved from NSW
5

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

Hernani Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hernani Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Hernani Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1049
avg ICSEA score
14
total students
Hernani Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 14 students
1049
ICSEA

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

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Hernani Rent Prices & Affordability

13%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $183/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.3%

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

If you earn X in Hernani

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $183/wk
Left after rent $1,192/wk
Rent share 13.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hernani vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hernani

What is the population of Hernani NSW?

The population of Hernani NSW is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².Hernani is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hernani?

The median personal income in Hernani NSW is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,624 per week.Hernani is ranked #6,114 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hernani?

Median rent in Hernani NSW is $183 per week ($793 per month).Rent represents 13.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hernani ranks #7,860 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hernani?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hernani NSW is $1,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hernani?

The median age in Hernani NSW is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hernani a good suburb to live in?

Hernani is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 117.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.3% 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: 11903. All dollar figures in AUD.