Hopefield NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hopefield NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hopefield is $890 per week ($46,280 per year). Median rent in Hopefield is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hopefield has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Hopefield has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (26% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hopefield is $2,000.

There were 2 recorded offences in Hopefield in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (1 offences).

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Hopefield Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hopefield Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$890/wk
$46,280 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
👤
Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$2,000/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Hopefield Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.5% (48) Female 50.5% (49)

Population Density

0.7
people per km²
95 people · 136.3 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,457
Family income/wk

Hopefield 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hopefield Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 14 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 6 dwellings

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

Hopefield Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hopefield Religion

Catholic
26.4%
No Religion
22.0%
Anglican
17.6%
Not stated
16.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.0%
Uniting Church
3.3%
Christian (other)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hopefield Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
63.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.3%

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

Hopefield Employment

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Employed full-time
48.4% 30 people
Employed part-time
27.4% 17 people
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Not in labour force
24.2% 15 people

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

Hopefield Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
35.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.8%
Certificate I/II
10.8%

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

Hopefield Occupation

Managers
44.2%
Professionals
27.9%
Labourers
11.6%
Sales Workers
9.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.0%

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

Hopefield Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
32.4%
Health
32.4%
Engineering
14.7%
Architecture & Building
11.8%
Management & Commerce
8.8%

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

Hopefield Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hopefield Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
19.0%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
23.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.8%
$4,000+/wk
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hopefield Marital Status

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Married
43.7% 31
↔️
Separated
4.2% 3
📋
Divorced
12.7% 9
👤
Never married
39.4% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hopefield Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
32.5%
Scottish
13.3%
Irish
7.5%
Italian
4.2%
German
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hopefield School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
38.1%
Primary — Catholic
23.8%
Pre-school
19.0%
Secondary — Government
19.0%

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

Hopefield Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 164

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

Hopefield Volunteering

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Volunteer
29.8% 17
Not a volunteer
70.2% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hopefield Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hopefield How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.8%
Walked only
13.9%
Did not go to work
8.3%

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

Hopefield Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.6%
2 vehicles
35.3%
3 vehicles
35.3%
4+ vehicles
11.8%

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

Hopefield Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
46.9%
4 bedrooms
21.9%
5 bedrooms
18.8%

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

Hopefield Population Mobility

24.7%
moved in the last year
39.5%
moved in the last 5 years
1.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hopefield Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
179
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hopefield Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Arthritis
4
Heart disease
3

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

Hopefield Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.4%
$300-$399/wk
5.7%
$500-$649/wk
5.7%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
17.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hopefield Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
64.1%
Couple — no children under 15
21.8%
Couple — no children
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hopefield Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.7% 7
Did not provide
88.3% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hopefield Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
28.6%
3 children
21.4%

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

Hopefield When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000
6

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

Hopefield Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
19.6%
15–29 hours
19.6%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
21.4%

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

Hopefield Household Size

1 person
38.7%
2 persons
16.1%
3 persons
19.4%
4 persons
16.1%
5 persons
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hopefield Where Residents Moved From

Same address
58
Moved from NSW
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
4

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

Hopefield Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hopefield Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Assault
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024
2025

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

Hopefield Rent Prices & Affordability

9%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,208/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 9.1%

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

If you earn X in Hopefield

≈ $9,568/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $2,008/wk
Rent share 9.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hopefield vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hopefield

What is the population of Hopefield NSW?

The population of Hopefield NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Hopefield?

The median personal income in Hopefield NSW is $890 per week, or $46,280 per year.The median household income is $2,208 per week.Family income is $2,457 per week.

How much is rent in Hopefield?

Median rent in Hopefield NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hopefield?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hopefield NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hopefield?

The median age in Hopefield NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hopefield a good suburb to live in?

Hopefield is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $890/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% 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: 11940. All dollar figures in AUD.