Suburbs Hillgrove (Wagga Wagga - NSW)

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Hillgrove NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hillgrove NSW is 30 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hillgrove is $949 per week ($49,348 per year). Median rent in Hillgrove is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hillgrove has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Hillgrove has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillgrove is $1,113.

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📍 Hillgrove, New South Wales — 35.0451°S, 147.3557°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (3)

Hillgrove Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hillgrove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$949/wk
$49,348 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$250/wk
$1,083 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,113/mo
Avg household size: 1.6 · 0.6 per bedroom

Hillgrove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 72.0% (18) Female 28.0% (7)

Population Density

5.5
people per km²
30 people · 5.4 km²

Households

1.6
Avg household size
0.6
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Hillgrove Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hillgrove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 3 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 3 dwellings

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

Hillgrove Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hillgrove Religion

No Religion
44.4%
Catholic
27.8%
Not stated
27.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hillgrove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
78.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.4%

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

Hillgrove Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 7 people
🏠
Not in labour force
66.7% 14 people

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

Hillgrove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hillgrove Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
42.9%

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

Hillgrove Field of Study

Education
100.0%

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

Hillgrove Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hillgrove Weekly Household Income

$1,500-$1,749/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hillgrove Marital Status

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Married
43.5% 10
↔️
Separated
13.0% 3
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Never married
43.5% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hillgrove Ancestry

Australian
38.9%
English
27.8%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hillgrove Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 43

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

Hillgrove Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.0% 6
—
Not a volunteer
75.0% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hillgrove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hillgrove Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.0%
3 vehicles
50.0%

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

Hillgrove Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
44.4%
4 bedrooms
55.6%

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

Hillgrove Population Mobility

15.4%
moved in the last year
38.1%
moved in the last 5 years
39.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hillgrove Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
45
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hillgrove Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3

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

Hillgrove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
36.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
36.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hillgrove Family Structure

Couple — no children
70.0%
Couple — no children under 15
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hillgrove Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
15.8% 3
—
Did not provide
84.2% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hillgrove Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Hillgrove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.0%
5–14 hours
40.0%
30+ hours
16.0%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Hillgrove Household Size

1 person
70.0%
2 persons
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hillgrove Schools

3
schools nearby
1
government
1062
avg ICSEA score
1,402
total students
The Riverina Anglican College Independent
Combined · K-12 · 1,000 students
1104
ICSEA
Estella Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 402 students
1019
ICSEA
Aspect Riverina School, Wagga 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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Hillgrove Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,541/wk
Median Rent $250/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.2%

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

If you earn X in Hillgrove

≈ $6,678/month
Median rent $250/wk
Left after rent $1,291/wk
Rent share 16.2%

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Hillgrove vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bulldog
Pop: 15 Income: $449/wk Rent: $350/wk
Ginghi
Pop: 15 Income: $575/wk
Glen Fergus
Pop: 15 Income: $2,166/wk
Gragin
Pop: 15 Income: $866/wk Rent: $200/wk
Jones Bridge
Pop: 15 Income: $1,187/wk
Kyarran
Pop: 15 Income: $743/wk Rent: $165/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillgrove

What is the population of Hillgrove NSW?

The population of Hillgrove NSW is 30 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Hillgrove?

The median personal income in Hillgrove NSW is $949 per week, or $49,348 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

How much is rent in Hillgrove?

Median rent in Hillgrove NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 16.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hillgrove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillgrove NSW is $1,113. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hillgrove?

The median age in Hillgrove NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hillgrove a good suburb to live in?

Hillgrove is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 30.The median income is $949/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.2% 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: 11915. All dollar figures in AUD.