Hawthorn

SA 5062 • Greater Adelaide

2,221
Population (2021)
$53,404
Median Income
1.06 km²
Area
65m
Elevation

About Hawthorn

Hawthorn is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Mitcham (City) area. With a population of 2,221 and a median income of $53,404, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.06 km² at an elevation of 65m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Hawthorn combines affordability with quality of life.

Hawthorn falls under postcode 5062 and is governed by Mitcham Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5062
Urban Area
Mitcham
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 138.60°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.06 km²
Elevation
65m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$295
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,600
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,167
Census 2021
2,221
2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,236
Income 2021
$53,404
29.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,721
Born Overseas 459

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 95
  • 2. India 33
  • 3. China 32
  • 4. Vietnam 23
  • 5. Scotland 20
  • 6. Germany 18
  • 7. New Zealand 16
  • 8. Pakistan 16
  • 9. Nepal 11
  • 10. Greece 9
  • 11. Malaysia 9
  • 12. Singapore 9
  • 13. Indonesia 8
  • 14. Italy 8
  • 15. United States 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 961
Australian 746
Scottish 250
Irish 228
German 185
Greek 101
Italian 88
Chinese 87
Indian 48
Dutch 31

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,254
Both parents born in Australia
589
Both parents born overseas
330
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
48.2%
Christianity
42.9%
Hinduism
1.8%
Islam
1.7%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
99 (4.5%)
5-14 years
278 (12.5%)
15-19 years
143 (6.4%)
20-24 years
149 (6.7%)
25-34 years
228 (10.3%)
35-44 years
257 (11.6%)
45-54 years
291 (13.1%)
55-64 years
320 (14.4%)
65-74 years
300 (13.5%)
75-84 years
134 (6.0%)
85+ years
31 (1.4%)

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