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Hope Forest SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hope Forest SA is 143 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hope Forest is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Hope Forest is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Hope Forest has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Hope Forest has a population density of 11.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (64% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hope Forest is $2,075.

There were 4 recorded offences in Hope Forest in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (3 offences).

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Hope Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hope Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$900/wk

$46,800 per year

#2120 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,075/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1 per bedroom

Hope Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.6% (70) Female 51.4% (74)

Population Density

11.6

people per km²

143 people · 12.3 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,100

Family income/wk

Hope Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hope Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

45.2% 19 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

54.8% 23 dwellings

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

Hope Forest Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Hope Forest Religion

No Religion

64.1%

Catholic

6.9%

Not stated

6.2%

Uniting Church

6.2%

Anglican

5.5%

Other Religions Tot

4.1%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

4.1%

Lutheran

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hope Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

64.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

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

Hope Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

35.5% 44 people

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Employed part-time

24.2% 30 people

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Unemployed

2.4% 3 people

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Not in labour force

37.9% 47 people

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

Hope Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.5%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

8.8%

Certificate I/II

7.4%

Postgraduate Degree

4.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.4%

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

Hope Forest Occupation

Professionals

30.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.4%

Managers

12.9%

Community & Personal Service

11.3%

Labourers

11.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.1%

Clerical & Administrative

6.5%

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

Hope Forest Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Health

18.5%

Education

18.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

13.0%

Architecture & Building

11.1%

Agriculture & Environment

11.1%

Management & Commerce

5.6%

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

Hope Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hope Forest Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

10.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

13.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

10.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.2%

$4,000+/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hope Forest Marital Status

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Married

55.6% 65

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Separated

4.3% 5

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Divorced

3.4% 4

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Widowed

2.6% 3

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Never married

34.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hope Forest Ancestry

English

37.4%

Australian

29.2%

German

10.3%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

7.2%

Other

3.6%

Polish

2.1%

French

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hope Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

33.3%

Vocational Education

13.3%

Pre-school

10.0%

Secondary — Government

10.0%

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

Hope Forest Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 269

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

Hope Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer

30.2% 35

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Not a volunteer

69.8% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hope Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

28.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

28.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hope Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.9%

Did not go to work

15.1%

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

Hope Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.1%

2 vehicles

34.0%

3 vehicles

28.3%

4+ vehicles

22.6%

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

Hope Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

23.1%

3 bedrooms

44.2%

4 bedrooms

23.1%

5 bedrooms

9.6%

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

Hope Forest Population Mobility

10.0%

moved in the last year

25.7%

moved in the last 5 years

3.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hope Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

264

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hope Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Heart disease

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Cancer

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

Hope Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.8%

$150-$299/wk

3.2%

$500-$649/wk

3.2%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.6%

$3,500+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hope Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

37.7%

Couple — no children under 15

25.4%

Couple — no children

23.8%

One parent — children under 15

6.9%

One parent — no children under 15

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hope Forest Military Service

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Previously served

2.6% 3

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Never served

97.4% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hope Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.8% 10

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Did not provide

91.2% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hope Forest Children Ever Born

No children

8.3%

1 child

11.1%

2 children

61.1%

3 children

19.4%

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

Hope Forest When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Hope Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

23.3%

5–14 hours

29.3%

15–29 hours

17.2%

30+ hours

16.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.8%

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

Hope Forest Household Size

1 person

10.4%

2 persons

29.2%

3 persons

16.7%

4 persons

35.4%

5 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hope Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address

126

Moved from SA

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

Hope Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.0%

Step family — no other children

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hope Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Other Against Person

Property Damage

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

Hope Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

13%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,949/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.8%

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

If you earn X in Hope Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $8,446/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,699/wk

Rent share 12.8%

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Hope Forest vs State & National Average

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Pop: 72 Income: $560/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $668/wk Rent: $230/wk

Hay Flat

Pop: 72 Income: $575/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $693/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $899/wk Rent: $1,385/wk

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Pop: 72 Income: $1,145/wk Rent: $80/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hope Forest

What is the population of Hope Forest SA?

The population of Hope Forest SA is 143 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.6 people per km².Hope Forest is ranked #7,887 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hope Forest?

The median personal income in Hope Forest SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,949 per week.Family income is $2,100 per week.Hope Forest is ranked #2,120 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hope Forest?

Median rent in Hope Forest SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 12.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hope Forest ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hope Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hope Forest SA is $2,075. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hope Forest?

The median age in Hope Forest SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hope Forest a good suburb to live in?

Hope Forest is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 143.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.8% 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: 40605. All dollar figures in AUD.