Hiawatha VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hiawatha, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hiawatha VIC is 18 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hiawatha is $574 per week ($29,848 per year). Median rent in Hiawatha is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hiawatha has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Hiawatha has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hiawatha is $1,750.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hiawatha in 2025-25, a rate of 111 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Hiawatha Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hiawatha Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$574/wk
$29,848 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,750/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.5 per bedroom

Hiawatha Demographics

Gender Split

Male 65.0% (13) Female 35.0% (7)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
18 people · 27.2 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Hiawatha Age Distribution

20-24
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hiawatha Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 7 dwellings

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

Hiawatha Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hiawatha Religion

No Religion
57.1%
Anglican
21.4%
Baptist
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hiawatha Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.7%

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

Hiawatha Employment

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Employed full-time
57.1% 8 people
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Not in labour force
42.9% 6 people

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

Hiawatha Occupation

Managers
100.0%

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

Hiawatha Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Hiawatha Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hiawatha Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
42.9%
$650-$799/wk
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hiawatha Marital Status

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Married
26.7% 4
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Never married
73.3% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hiawatha Ancestry

Australian
59.1%
English
13.6%
Hungarian
13.6%
Irish
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hiawatha Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 32

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

Hiawatha Volunteering

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Volunteer
20.0% 3
Not a volunteer
80.0% 12

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hiawatha How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hiawatha Car Ownership

2 vehicles
100.0%

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

Hiawatha Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
72.7%
4 bedrooms
27.3%

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

Hiawatha Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
35.3%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hiawatha Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
36
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hiawatha Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$650-$799/wk
37.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hiawatha Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hiawatha Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.7% 5
Did not provide
77.3% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hiawatha Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
42.9%
5–14 hours
21.4%
15–29 hours
35.7%

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

Hiawatha Household Size

1 person
47.1%
2 persons
52.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hiawatha Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2019
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Hiawatha Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 22.2%

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

If you earn X in Hiawatha

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $700/wk
Rent share 22.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hiawatha vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Hiawatha

What is the population of Hiawatha VIC?

The population of Hiawatha VIC is 18 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Hiawatha?

The median personal income in Hiawatha VIC is $574 per week, or $29,848 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Hiawatha?

Median rent in Hiawatha VIC is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 22.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hiawatha?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hiawatha VIC is $1,750. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hiawatha?

The median age in Hiawatha VIC is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hiawatha a good suburb to live in?

Hiawatha is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 18.The median income is $574/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.2% 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: 21183. All dollar figures in AUD.