Hillsborough NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hillsborough NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hillsborough is $669 per week ($34,788 per year). Median rent in Hillsborough is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). Hillsborough has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Hillsborough has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillsborough is $2,492.

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Hillsborough Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hillsborough Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$669/wk
$34,788 per year
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Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,492/mo
Avg household size: 3.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hillsborough Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.6% (30) Female 46.4% (26)

Population Density

5.3
people per km²
50 people · 9.5 km²

Households

3.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,624
Family income/wk

Hillsborough Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
45-49
50-54
55-59
65-69
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hillsborough Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 5 dwellings

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

Hillsborough Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hillsborough Religion

Not stated
43.4%
No Religion
24.5%
Anglican
20.8%
Catholic
11.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hillsborough Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
60.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
30.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.0%

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

Hillsborough Employment

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Employed full-time
32.3% 10 people
Employed part-time
22.6% 7 people
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Not in labour force
45.2% 14 people

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

Hillsborough Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Hillsborough Occupation

Managers
35.7%
Professionals
21.4%
Community & Personal Service
21.4%
Labourers
21.4%

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

Hillsborough Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
58.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
41.7%

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

Hillsborough Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hillsborough Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
42.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
28.6%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hillsborough Marital Status

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Married
23.9% 11
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Divorced
15.2% 7
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Widowed
6.5% 3
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Never married
54.3% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hillsborough Ancestry

English
33.8%
Australian
32.3%
Irish
15.4%
Scottish
7.7%
Other
6.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hillsborough School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
28.6%
Secondary — Catholic
28.6%
Primary — Government
21.4%
Vocational Education
21.4%

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

Hillsborough Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.8% 6
No need for assistance
93.2% 82

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

Hillsborough Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 36

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hillsborough Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hillsborough How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Hillsborough Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
25.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

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

Hillsborough Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
30.8%
4 bedrooms
69.2%

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

Hillsborough Population Mobility

12.5%
moved in the last year
29.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hillsborough Indigenous Population

7.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
75
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hillsborough Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Arthritis
4
Mental health
4

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

Hillsborough Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
28.0%
$400-$499/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
12.0%
$3,500+/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hillsborough Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
51.2%
Couple — no children
18.6%
Couple — no children under 15
16.3%
One parent — no children under 15
14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hillsborough Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
8.3% 3
Did not provide
91.7% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hillsborough Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Hillsborough Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.6%
5–14 hours
31.4%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
17.1%

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

Hillsborough Household Size

1 person
30.0%
3 persons
30.0%
4 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hillsborough Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved from NSW
5

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

Hillsborough Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hillsborough Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,333/wk
Median Rent $550/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.6%

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

If you earn X in Hillsborough

≈ $10,110/month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $1,783/wk
Rent share 23.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hillsborough vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough

What is the population of Hillsborough NSW?

The population of Hillsborough NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 5.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Hillsborough?

The median personal income in Hillsborough NSW is $669 per week, or $34,788 per year.The median household income is $2,333 per week.Family income is $2,624 per week.

How much is rent in Hillsborough?

Median rent in Hillsborough NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 23.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hillsborough?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hillsborough NSW is $2,492. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hillsborough?

The median age in Hillsborough NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hillsborough a good suburb to live in?

Hillsborough is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $669/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.6% 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: 11917. All dollar figures in AUD.