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Hynam SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hynam SA is 198 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hynam is $966 per week ($50,232 per year). Median rent in Hynam is $200 per week ($867 per month). Hynam has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Hynam has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hynam is England. The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hynam is $1,099.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hynam in 2024-25, a rate of 5 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hynam Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hynam Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$966/wk

$50,232 per year

#1470 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,099/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hynam Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.7% (109) Female 42.3% (80)

Population Density

1.2

people per km²

198 people · 168.4 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,139

Family income/wk

Hynam 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

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hynam Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

56.1% 32 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

43.9% 25 dwellings

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

Hynam Country of Birth

Australia

94.8%

England

5.2%

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

Hynam Religion

No Religion

35.1%

Anglican

22.0%

Catholic

16.8%

Not stated

7.9%

Uniting Church

6.8%

Christian (other)

5.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.2%

Othr Reln Other reln groups

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hynam Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

57.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.2%

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

Hynam Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hynam Employment

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Employed full-time

52.6% 72 people

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Employed part-time

21.2% 29 people

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Not in labour force

26.3% 36 people

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

Hynam Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

42.6%

Bachelor Degree

29.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

27.9%

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

Hynam Occupation

Managers

39.4%

Professionals

28.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.7%

Clerical & Administrative

10.6%

Community & Personal Service

4.5%

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

Hynam Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

34.4%

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Engineering

14.8%

Health

11.5%

Society & Culture

8.2%

Education

6.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.9%

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

Hynam Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hynam Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

9.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

15.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

20.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.1%

$4,000+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hynam Marital Status

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Married

70.5% 110

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Separated

6.4% 10

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Divorced

7.1% 11

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Never married

16.0% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hynam Ancestry

Australian

36.2%

English

35.0%

Scottish

13.2%

German

6.2%

Irish

3.5%

Other

1.9%

Samoan

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

Italian

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hynam School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Government

21.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.2%

Pre-school

7.9%

Secondary — Catholic

7.9%

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

Hynam Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 364

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

Hynam Volunteering

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Volunteer

41.4% 58

—

Not a volunteer

58.6% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hynam Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

50.0%

$800-$999/mo

18.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hynam How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.5%

Did not go to work

16.4%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

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

Hynam Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.1%

2 vehicles

37.9%

3 vehicles

30.3%

4+ vehicles

22.7%

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

Hynam Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.2%

3 bedrooms

45.5%

4 bedrooms

39.4%

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

Hynam Population Mobility

1.6%

moved in the last year

20.8%

moved in the last 5 years

0.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

73.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hynam Indigenous Population

3.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

358

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hynam Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Diabetes

Cancer

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

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

Hynam Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.4%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

4.8%

$500-$649/wk

4.0%

$650-$799/wk

3.2%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500+/wk

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hynam Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

47.3%

Couple — no children

36.1%

Couple — no children under 15

11.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.6%

One parent — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hynam Military Service

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Previously served

2.8% 4

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Never served

97.2% 141

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hynam Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

9.4% 14

—

Did not provide

90.6% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hynam Children Ever Born

No children

5.3%

2 children

52.6%

3 children

31.6%

4 children

10.5%

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

Hynam When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2001–2010

2019

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

Hynam Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.3%

5–14 hours

30.0%

15–29 hours

22.0%

30+ hours

16.7%

Did not do domestic work

10.0%

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

Hynam Household Size

1 person

13.5%

2 persons

50.0%

3 persons

4.1%

4 persons

23.0%

5 persons

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hynam Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hynam Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

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

Hynam Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,708/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 11.7%

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

If you earn X in Hynam

Your weekly income

≈ $7,401/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,508/wk

Rent share 11.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Penola

Income: $804/wk Rent: $198/wk Save: $2/wk

Hynam vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Buckland Park

Pop: 99 Income: $749/wk Rent: $291/wk

Nene Valley

Pop: 99 Income: $816/wk Rent: $300/wk

Gemmells

Pop: 99 Income: $885/wk Rent: $638/wk

Mount Barker Summit

Pop: 100 Income: $640/wk Rent: $335/wk

Gidgealpa

Pop: 100 Income: $1,512/wk Rent: $100/wk

Koolywurtie

Pop: 101 Income: $809/wk Rent: $208/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hynam

What is the population of Hynam SA?

The population of Hynam SA is 198 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².Hynam is ranked #6,982 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hynam?

The median personal income in Hynam SA is $966 per week, or $50,232 per year.The median household income is $1,708 per week.Family income is $2,139 per week.Hynam is ranked #1,470 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hynam?

Median rent in Hynam SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 11.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hynam ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hynam?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hynam SA is $1,099. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hynam?

The median age in Hynam SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hynam a good suburb to live in?

Hynam is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 198.The median income is $966/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.7% 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: 40618. All dollar figures in AUD.