Hackett, ACT: suburb profile

The population of Hackett ACT is 3,227 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hackett is $1,361 per week ($70,772 per year). Median rent in Hackett is $374 per week ($1,621 per month). Hackett has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Hackett has a population density of 1,655 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hackett is England. The most common religion is No religion (58.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackett is $2,500.

Population
3,227
Census 2021
Median income
$1,361/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$374/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Hackett vs the typical ACT suburb

The median personal income in Hackett is $1,361 a week, 14% above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192). That ranks 19th of 109 ACT suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $374 a week, $76 less than the typical ACT suburb. Rent takes 14.3% of the median household income here, against 18.2% in the typical ACT suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 years older than in the typical ACT suburb (38).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHackettTypical ACTDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,361/wk$1,192/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$2,623/wk$2,414/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$374/wk$450/wk −17%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,500/mo$2,154/mo +16%$1,733/mo
Median age4038 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income14.3%18.2% −3.9 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Hackett, the typical ACT suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hackett Population

3,227 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hackett Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,361/wk
$70,772 per year
Ranked 211 of 14,663
Median Rent
$374/wk
$1,621 per month
Ranked 2,692 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,500/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Hackett Rent Prices & Affordability

14% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,623/wk
Median rent $374/wk
Rent to income 14.3%

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

Median rent in Hackett against your income

About $11,366 a month
Median rent $374/wk
Left after rent $2,249/wk
Rent share 14.3%

Hackett Schools

10
schools nearby
5
government
1132
avg ICSEA score
6,488
total students
Blue Gum Community School Independent
Combined · K-10 · 167 students
1164
ICSEA
North Ainslie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 527 students
1145
ICSEA
Emmaus Christian School Independent
Combined · K-10 · 590 students
1138
ICSEA
Merici College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 992 students
1138
ICSEA
Majura Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 675 students
1135
ICSEA
Ainslie School Government
Primary · K-6 · 351 students
1130
ICSEA
Daramalan College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,498 students
1127
ICSEA
Rosary Primary School Catholic
Primary · K-6 · 369 students
1121
ICSEA
Campbell High School Government
Secondary · 7-10 · 420 students
1120
ICSEA
Dickson College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 899 students
1101
ICSEA

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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Hackett Map

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Hackett, Australian Capital Territory: 35.2498°S, 149.1623°E

Hackett Schools (10)

People in Hackett

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,556) Female 51.8% (1,674)

Population Density

1,655
people per km²
3,227 people · 1.9 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,555
Family income/wk

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)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
4.1%
New Zealand
1.3%
United States of America
1.3%
China
0.7%
Canada
0.7%
Germany
0.6%
Greece
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
1.5%
French
1.3%
Mandarin
0.7%
German
0.7%
Vietnamese
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Spanish
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.5%
Australian
35.7%
Irish
17.3%
Scottish
13.9%
German
5.8%
Italian
3.3%
Greek
2.4%
Chinese
2.2%
Dutch
2.0%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%
Indian
1.3%

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

Religion

No religion
58.6%
Catholic
14.8%
Anglican
6.3%
Not stated
5.1%
Islam
2.3%
Eastern Orthodox
1.8%
Uniting Church
1.7%
Buddhism
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
46.7% 1,189
Separated
2.4% 62
Divorced
6.4% 162
Widowed
4.6% 116
Never married
39.9% 1,015

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
52.9%
Couple: no children
21.6%
Couple: no children under 15
15.0%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%
One parent: children under 15
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
28.5%
3 persons
16.3%
4 persons
21.6%
5 persons
7.0%
6+ persons
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hackett

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,181 occupied private dwellings in Hackett at the 2021 Census, 23.4% were rented, 37.3% owned outright and 37.9% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.6% 19 dwellings
Owned outright
37.3% 440 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.9% 448 dwellings
Rented
23.4% 276 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
12.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.5%
2 bedrooms
13.2%
3 bedrooms
38.7%
4 bedrooms
33.6%
5 bedrooms
6.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.9%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.8%
$800-$999/mo
4.1%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
20.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
43.1%
2 vehicles
36.1%
3 vehicles
10.6%
4+ vehicles
3.7%

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

Work, income and education in Hackett

Employment

Employed full-time
41.6% 994 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 553 people
Unemployed
2.6% 63 people
Not in labour force
32.6% 778 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
45.0%
Managers
29.3%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.8%
Community & Personal Service
5.0%
Labourers
2.0%
Sales Workers
1.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.3%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.3%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.5%
$500-$649/wk
1.5%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
2.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
7.0%
$4,000+/wk
31.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.1%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
1.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
19.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.1%
$3,500+/wk
9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
61.7%
Did not go to work
13.1%
Bicycle
12.0%
Car (passenger)
5.9%
Bus
3.4%
Walked only
2.1%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.4%
Other
0.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Tram/Light Rail
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
88.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.6%

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

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
40.1%
Postgraduate Degree
30.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
10.3%
Certificate III/IV
9.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
8.9%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

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

Field of Study

Society & Culture
32.2%
Management & Commerce
15.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
9.6%
Creative Arts
8.2%
Health
7.5%
Education
7.0%
Engineering
6.8%
Information Technology
4.4%
Architecture & Building
4.2%
Agriculture & Environment
3.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
30.0%
Secondary: Government
27.7%
Pre-school
9.1%
Vocational Education
8.7%
Primary: Catholic
7.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.6%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.6%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
92.1%
Has need for assistance
4.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
360
Asthma
139
Arthritis
92
Heart disease
67
Lung condition
53
Diabetes
49
Kidney disease
39
Cancer
38
Stroke
32
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
16.6% 408
Did not provide
83.4% 2,047

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.4% 702
Not a volunteer
71.6% 1,768

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 17
Current ADF: Reserves
1.1% 26
Previously served
3.4% 84
Never served
94.8% 2,338

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.4%
1 child
12.7%
2 children
31.7%
3 children
12.4%
4 children
2.8%
5+ children
1.0%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
14
1951: 1960
36
1961: 1970
78
1971: 1980
81
1981: 1990
78
1991: 2000
68
2001: 2010
84
2011: 2015
90
2016
13
2017
25
2018
42
2019
26
2020
3
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

13.7%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,666
Moved from ACT
228
Moved from overseas
54
Moved from NSW
51
Moved: same area (SA2)
39
Moved from VIC
26
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from WA
12

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5: 14 hours
38.9%
15: 29 hours
17.2%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
13.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.0%
Step family: no other children
4.7%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Rivett
Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $322/wk $52/wk less rent
Ainslie
Income: $1,236/wk Rent: $367/wk $7/wk less rent
Lyons (ACT)
Income: $1,097/wk Rent: $360/wk $14/wk less rent
Taylor
Income: $1,113/wk Rent: $282/wk $92/wk less rent

Suburbs near Hackett

The closest suburb to Hackett is Watson, 1.7 km away.

Watson
1.7 km away · income $1,354/wk · rent $437/wk
Dickson
1.7 km away · income $1,303/wk · rent $500/wk
Downer
1.8 km away · income $1,125/wk · rent $420/wk
Ainslie
2.0 km away · income $1,236/wk · rent $367/wk
Lyneham
2.8 km away · income $1,200/wk · rent $425/wk
Braddon
3.2 km away · income $1,512/wk · rent $495/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackett

What is the population of Hackett ACT?

The population of Hackett ACT is 3,227 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,655 people per km². Hackett is ranked #2,276 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hackett?

The median personal income in Hackett ACT is $1,361 per week, or $70,772 per year. The median household income is $2,623 per week. Family income is $3,555 per week. Hackett is ranked #211 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hackett?

Median rent in Hackett ACT is $374 per week ($1,621 per month). Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hackett ranks #2,692 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hackett?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackett ACT is $2,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hackett?

The median age in Hackett ACT is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hackett a good suburb to live in?

Hackett is a suburb in Australian Capital Territory with a population of 3,227. The median income is $1,361/wk, which is above the typical ACT suburb ($1,192/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 80069. All dollar figures in AUD.