Suburbs Hyams Beach

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Hyams Beach NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hyams Beach NSW is 137 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hyams Beach is $982 per week ($51,064 per year). Median rent in Hyams Beach is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Hyams Beach has a median age of 65 years, older than the national median of 38. Hyams Beach has a population density of 25.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hyams Beach is Chile. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hyams Beach is $3,000.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hyams Beach in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

Hyams Beach Map

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📍 Hyams Beach, New South Wales — 35.1078°S, 150.6873°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Hyams Beach Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hyams Beach Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$982/wk
$51,064 per year
#1327 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
#1049 of 14,663
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Median Age
65years
27 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,000/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.5 per bedroom

Hyams Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (64) Female 50.8% (66)

Population Density

25.6
people per km²
137 people · 5.3 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.5
Persons per bedroom
$2,333
Family income/wk

Hyams Beach Age Distribution

15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hyams Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
86.0% 49 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
14.0% 8 dwellings

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

Hyams Beach Country of Birth

Australia
93.8%
Chile
6.3%

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

Hyams Beach Religion

No Religion
38.3%
Catholic
21.9%
Anglican
21.9%
Christinty Jehvahs Witnses
6.3%
Not stated
5.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.9%
Christian (other)
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hyams Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
76.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.5%

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

Hyams Beach Employment

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Employed full-time
12.9% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
14.7% 17 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.4% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
69.0% 80 people

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

Hyams Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.7%
Postgraduate Degree
27.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
22.1%
Certificate III/IV
16.3%

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

Hyams Beach Occupation

Professionals
50.0%
Managers
26.7%
Sales Workers
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
10.0%

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

Hyams Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.3%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Engineering
18.8%
Creative Arts
15.6%
Health
9.4%

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

Hyams Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hyams Beach Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
10.5%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
14.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.3%
$4,000+/wk
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hyams Beach Marital Status

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Married
62.9% 88
↔️
Separated
6.4% 9
📋
Divorced
10.0% 14
🕊️
Widowed
7.9% 11
👤
Never married
12.9% 18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hyams Beach Ancestry

English
35.8%
Australian
18.5%
Irish
16.2%
Scottish
11.6%
Other
8.1%
German
5.2%
Croatian
2.3%
Italian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hyams Beach Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.0% 15
✅
No need for assistance
94.0% 233

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

Hyams Beach Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.0% 40
—
Not a volunteer
68.0% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hyams Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hyams Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.0%
Did not go to work
32.0%
Walked only
16.0%

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

Hyams Beach Car Ownership

1 vehicle
50.9%
2 vehicles
43.4%
3 vehicles
5.7%

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

Hyams Beach Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
12.3%
3 bedrooms
42.1%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
12.3%

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

Hyams Beach Population Mobility

12.1%
moved in the last year
28.7%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
32.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hyams Beach Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
252
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hyams Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
15
Heart disease
7
Cancer
6
Diabetes
4
Asthma
4
Mental health
4
Lung condition
3

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

Hyams Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.7%
$1-$149/wk
4.3%
$150-$299/wk
8.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.4%
$800-$999/wk
15.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
12.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,500+/wk
12.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hyams Beach Family Structure

Couple — no children
73.5%
Couple — children under 15
13.3%
Couple — no children under 15
13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hyams Beach Military Service

🏅
Previously served
6.5% 8
👤
Never served
93.5% 116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hyams Beach Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.1% 20
—
Did not provide
82.9% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hyams Beach Children Ever Born

No children
20.6%
2 children
41.2%
3 children
29.4%
4 children
8.8%

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

Hyams Beach When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5
1961–1970
10
1971–1980
9
1991–2000
4

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

Hyams Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.7%
5–14 hours
37.1%
15–29 hours
27.4%
30+ hours
10.5%
Did not do domestic work
11.3%

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

Hyams Beach Household Size

1 person
38.6%
2 persons
54.4%
3 persons
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hyams Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address
109
Moved from NSW
12

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

Hyams Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hyams Beach Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Hyams Beach Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
794
avg ICSEA score
60
total students
Jervis Bay School Government
Primary · K-6 · 60 students
794
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hyams Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

24%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,850/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 24.3%

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

If you earn X in Hyams Beach

≈ $8,017/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $1,400/wk
Rent share 24.3%

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Income: $882/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $60/wk
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Income: $855/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $50/wk

Hyams Beach vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Chatham Valley
Pop: 69 Income: $675/wk Rent: $375/wk
Gidginbung
Pop: 69 Income: $754/wk Rent: $100/wk
Horseshoe Creek
Pop: 69 Income: $787/wk Rent: $238/wk
Lowther
Pop: 69 Income: $710/wk Rent: $355/wk
Rob Roy
Pop: 69 Income: $630/wk Rent: $313/wk
Rocky Plain (NSW)
Pop: 69 Income: $850/wk Rent: $280/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyams Beach

What is the population of Hyams Beach NSW?

The population of Hyams Beach NSW is 137 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 25.6 people per km².Hyams Beach is ranked #8,016 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hyams Beach?

The median personal income in Hyams Beach NSW is $982 per week, or $51,064 per year.The median household income is $1,850 per week.Family income is $2,333 per week.Hyams Beach is ranked #1,327 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hyams Beach?

Median rent in Hyams Beach NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 24.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hyams Beach ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hyams Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hyams Beach NSW is $3,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hyams Beach?

The median age in Hyams Beach NSW is 65 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hyams Beach a good suburb to live in?

Hyams Beach is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 137.The median income is $982/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.3% 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: 11974. All dollar figures in AUD.