West Hindmarsh, SA: suburb profile

The population of West Hindmarsh SA is 1,560 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in West Hindmarsh is $851 per week ($44,252 per year). Median rent in West Hindmarsh is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). West Hindmarsh has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. West Hindmarsh has a population density of 2,612 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in West Hindmarsh is India. The most common religion is No religion (42.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Hindmarsh is $1,733.

There were 41 recorded offences in West Hindmarsh in 2025-26, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (20 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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West Hindmarsh Population

1,560 residents at the 2021 Census.

West Hindmarsh Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$851/wk

$44,252 per year

Ranked 2,753 of 14,663

Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

Ranked 4,051 of 14,663

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

West Hindmarsh Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.1% (766) Female 50.9% (794)

Population Density

2,612

people per km²

1,560 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,127

Family income/wk

West Hindmarsh 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

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

West Hindmarsh Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in West Hindmarsh, 44.5% are owned outright and 55.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

44.5%

Owned with mortgage

55.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
England
Greece
Cambodia
China
Croatia
Iran
Fiji

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

West Hindmarsh Religion

No religion

42.9%

Catholic

20.7%

Eastern Orthodox

9.0%

Not stated

5.3%

Hinduism

3.3%

Islam

2.9%

Buddhism

2.5%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

West Hindmarsh Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Italian
Punjabi
Vietnamese
Urdu
Hindi
Arabic

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

West Hindmarsh Employment

Employed full-time

42.0% 519 people

Employed part-time

23.7% 293 people

Unemployed

4.4% 54 people

Not in labour force

30.0% 371 people

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

West Hindmarsh Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.1%

Certificate III/IV

23.3%

Postgraduate Degree

15.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.4%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Certificate I/II

2.3%

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

West Hindmarsh Occupation

Professionals

40.2%

Managers

15.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Labourers

4.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.2%

Sales Workers

2.7%

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

West Hindmarsh Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.1%

Society & Culture

15.3%

Health

14.1%

Engineering

11.9%

Education

8.8%

Creative Arts

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Architecture & Building

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.9%

Information Technology

3.1%

Agriculture & Environment

1.8%

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

West Hindmarsh Dwelling Types

Separate house

80.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

17.3%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

West Hindmarsh Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.0%

$1-$149/wk

1.0%

$150-$299/wk

1.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

7.1%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

7.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.6%

$4,000+/wk

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

West Hindmarsh Marital Status

Married

36.5% 486

Separated

3.1% 41

Divorced

9.7% 129

Widowed

4.4% 59

Never married

46.3% 617

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

West Hindmarsh Ancestry

English

29.4%

Australian

23.5%

Italian

12.4%

Greek

8.5%

Scottish

8.1%

Irish

8.1%

German

6.2%

Indian

4.6%

Chinese

2.9%

Vietnamese

2.4%

Serbian

2.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

West Hindmarsh School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

19.7%

Primary — Catholic

18.4%

Vocational Education

17.6%

Secondary — Catholic

16.4%

Pre-school

11.9%

Secondary — Government

10.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

1.6%

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

West Hindmarsh Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.1%

No need for assistance

92.9%

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

West Hindmarsh Volunteering

Volunteer

15.3% 196

Not a volunteer

84.7% 1,086

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

West Hindmarsh Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

1.5%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

4.5%

$800-$999/mo

8.1%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.2%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

10.6%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

West Hindmarsh How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

66.1%

Did not go to work

12.2%

Bus

5.2%

Car (passenger)

4.5%

Bicycle

3.4%

Walked only

3.4%

Tram/Light Rail

2.1%

Taxi/Rideshare

1.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.0%

Other

0.8%

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

West Hindmarsh Car Ownership

0 vehicles

10.8%

1 vehicle

39.2%

2 vehicles

35.3%

3 vehicles

10.8%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

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

West Hindmarsh Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.5%

2 bedrooms

36.3%

3 bedrooms

49.2%

4 bedrooms

13.5%

5 bedrooms

0.5%

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

West Hindmarsh Population Mobility

15.6%

moved in the last year

39.0%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

69.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

West Hindmarsh Indigenous Population

1.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

West Hindmarsh Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

177

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

West Hindmarsh Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

4.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.0%

$500-$649/wk

3.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.9%

$3,500+/wk

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

West Hindmarsh Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Couple — no children

32.9%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — no children under 15

10.2%

One parent — children under 15

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

West Hindmarsh Military Service

Previously served

1.0% 13

Never served

99.0% 1,269

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

West Hindmarsh Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

12.9% 165

Did not provide

87.1% 1,117

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

West Hindmarsh Children Ever Born

No children

51.8%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

20.9%

3 children

8.9%

4 children

2.4%

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

West Hindmarsh When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

West Hindmarsh Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.8%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

7.3%

Did not do domestic work

23.0%

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

West Hindmarsh Household Size

1 person

27.3%

2 persons

38.7%

3 persons

16.1%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

5.5%

6+ persons

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

West Hindmarsh Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,254

Moved from SA

161

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

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

West Hindmarsh Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

93.7%

Step family — no other children

3.5%

Blended family — no other children

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

West Hindmarsh Crime Statistics

41 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

West Hindmarsh Schools

schools nearby

government

1037

avg ICSEA score

15,973

total students

Sturt Street Community School Government

Primary · R-6 · 162 students

1114

ICSEA

Prospect Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 537 students

1109

ICSEA

Immaculate Heart of Mary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 153 students

1105

ICSEA

Rosary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 484 students

1101

ICSEA

Torrensville Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students

1099

ICSEA

Adelaide High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,821 students

1094

ICSEA

St Dominic's Priory College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 658 students

1080

ICSEA

Whitefriars School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 603 students

1076

ICSEA

St Mary's College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 659 students

1073

ICSEA

Lockleys North Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 422 students

1069

ICSEA

Kilkenny Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 450 students

1069

ICSEA

Brooklyn Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students

1066

ICSEA

Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic

Combined · U · 70 students

1066

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 223 students

1063

ICSEA

Allenby Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 392 students

1062

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 35 schools.

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

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West Hindmarsh Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,640/wk

Median rent $320/wk

Rent to income 19.5%

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

Median rent in West Hindmarsh against your income

Your weekly income

About $7,107 a month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,320/wk

Rent share 19.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ceduna

Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $120/wk less rent

Mallala

Income: $704/wk Rent: $278/wk $42/wk less rent

Marleston

Income: $746/wk Rent: $290/wk $30/wk less rent

Beverley (SA)

Income: $816/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Collinswood

Income: $1,012/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Payneham

Income: $874/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent

Marden

Income: $818/wk Rent: $305/wk $15/wk less rent

Underdale

Income: $830/wk Rent: $310/wk $10/wk less rent

West Hindmarsh vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in West Hindmarsh is $851 a week, 12% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 186th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.5% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	West Hindmarsh	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$851/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,640/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$320/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,733/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	37	43	42
Rent share of household income	19.5%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near West Hindmarsh

The closest suburb to West Hindmarsh is Allenby Gardens, 0.9 km away.

Allenby Gardens

0.9 km away · income $796/wk · rent $323/wk

Croydon (SA)

1.1 km away · income $811/wk · rent $310/wk

Brompton

1.4 km away · income $856/wk · rent $380/wk

Ridleyton

1.4 km away · income $842/wk · rent $300/wk

Thebarton

1.4 km away · income $831/wk · rent $315/wk

Bowden

1.5 km away · income $1,056/wk · rent $390/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Hindmarsh

What is the population of West Hindmarsh SA?

The population of West Hindmarsh SA is 1,560 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,612 people per km².West Hindmarsh is ranked #3,341 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in West Hindmarsh?

The median personal income in West Hindmarsh SA is $851 per week, or $44,252 per year.The median household income is $1,640 per week.Family income is $2,127 per week.West Hindmarsh is ranked #2,753 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in West Hindmarsh?

Median rent in West Hindmarsh SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.West Hindmarsh ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in West Hindmarsh?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in West Hindmarsh SA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in West Hindmarsh?

The median age in West Hindmarsh SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is West Hindmarsh a good suburb to live in?

West Hindmarsh is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,560.The median income is $851/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 41567. All dollar figures in AUD.