Hallett Cove, SA: suburb profile

The population of Hallett Cove SA is 12,512 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hallett Cove is $838 per week ($43,576 per year). Median rent in Hallett Cove is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Hallett Cove has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Hallett Cove has a population density of 1,373 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hallett Cove is England. The most common religion is No religion (51.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hallett Cove is $1,700.

There were 119 recorded offences in Hallett Cove in 2025-26, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (42 offences).

Population
12,512
Census 2021
Median income
$838/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$380/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

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

Hallett Cove vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Hallett Cove is $838 a week, 10% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 211th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $380 a week, $80 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical SA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHallett CoveTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$838/wk$759/wk +10%$766/wk
Household income$1,871/wk$1,494/wk +25%$1,637/wk
Rent$380/wk$300/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,700/mo$1,534/mo +11%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income20.3%19.5% +0.9 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 Hallett Cove, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hallett Cove Population

12,512 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hallett Cove Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$838/wk
$43,576 per year
Ranked 2,986 of 14,663
Median Rent
$380/wk
$1,647 per month
Ranked 2,445 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,700/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Hallett Cove Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,871/wk
Median rent $380/wk
Rent to income 20.3%

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

Median rent in Hallett Cove against your income

About $8,108 a month
Median rent $380/wk
Left after rent $1,491/wk
Rent share 20.3%

Hallett Cove Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
1018
avg ICSEA score
3,676
total students
St Martin de Porres School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 530 students
1060
ICSEA
Hallett Cove East Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 325 students
1056
ICSEA
Woodend Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 631 students
1050
ICSEA
Sheidow Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 290 students
1020
ICSEA
Reynella Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 430 students
1001
ICSEA
Hallett Cove School Government
Combined · R-12 · 1,243 students
999
ICSEA
Hallett Cove South Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 77 students
989
ICSEA
Reynella South Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 150 students
969
ICSEA
Sports College South Australia - The Cove Campus Independent
Secondary
FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement - The Cottage Campus Catholic
Secondary

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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People in Hallett Cove

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (6,169) Female 50.7% (6,348)

Population Density

1,373
people per km²
12,512 people · 9.1 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,119
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
13.3%
South Africa
2.2%
Scotland
2.1%
China
1.4%
India
1.3%
New Zealand
1.0%
Poland
0.8%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.9%
Afrikaans
0.9%
Polish
0.8%
Arabic
0.7%
German
0.7%
Italian
0.6%
Punjabi
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
46.9%
Australian
30.1%
Scottish
10.7%
Irish
9.4%
German
7.0%
Italian
3.2%
Chinese
3.1%
Dutch
2.4%
Polish
2.0%
Indian
1.6%
South African
1.5%

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
51.2%
Catholic
15.2%
Anglican
9.6%
Uniting Church
4.4%
Not stated
3.8%
Christian (other)
3.1%
Baptist
1.5%
Pentecostal
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
55.8% 5,840
Separated
2.8% 297
Divorced
8.1% 849
Widowed
3.8% 396
Never married
29.4% 3,080

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.6%
Couple: no children
29.9%
Couple: no children under 15
21.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.0%
One parent: children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
18.1%
2 persons
38.5%
3 persons
18.5%
4 persons
17.8%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hallett Cove

Housing Tenure

Of the 4,709 occupied private dwellings in Hallett Cove at the 2021 Census, 14.2% were rented, 39.2% owned outright and 45.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.5% 24 dwellings
Owned outright
39.2% 1,847 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
45.4% 2,140 dwellings
Rented
14.2% 670 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 23 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
4.1%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.6%
2 bedrooms
4.8%
3 bedrooms
52.9%
4 bedrooms
35.0%
5 bedrooms
5.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.0%
$300-$449/mo
2.3%
$450-$599/mo
2.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.8%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
27.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
7.0%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.8%
1 vehicle
30.2%
2 vehicles
44.5%
3 vehicles
15.3%
4+ vehicles
7.3%

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

Work, income and education in Hallett Cove

Employment

Employed full-time
38.7% 3,834 people
Employed part-time
24.7% 2,448 people
Unemployed
3.2% 319 people
Not in labour force
33.3% 3,296 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
13.9%
Managers
12.7%
Sales Workers
4.4%
Labourers
4.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.6%
$4,000+/wk
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
5.2%
$150-$299/wk
6.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Train
5.7%
Car (passenger)
4.1%
Bus
0.7%
Other
0.7%
Walked only
0.7%
Truck
0.5%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Bicycle
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
65.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.5%

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

Certificate III/IV
36.1%
Bachelor Degree
28.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
8.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.3%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.2%
Engineering
16.2%
Society & Culture
14.8%
Health
13.9%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
7.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
5.1%
Information Technology
4.0%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.5%
Secondary: Government
20.2%
Vocational Education
11.5%
Pre-school
9.0%
Primary: Catholic
8.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

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
92.7%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
2.4%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
987
Asthma
486
Arthritis
436
Diabetes
364
Heart disease
359
Cancer
209
Lung condition
204
Stroke
109
Kidney disease
107
Dementia
29

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.6% 1,387
Did not provide
86.4% 8,795

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 1,622
Not a volunteer
84.1% 8,570

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 16
Previously served
3.1% 318
Never served
96.7% 9,897

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.1%
1 child
14.6%
2 children
36.7%
3 children
14.6%
4 children
3.8%
5+ children
1.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
40
1951: 1960
152
1961: 1970
417
1971: 1980
340
1981: 1990
484
1991: 2000
432
2001: 2010
1,157
2011: 2015
658
2016
105
2017
75
2018
84
2019
83
2020
52
2021
12

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

Population Mobility

8.6%
moved in the last year
30.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
11,091
Moved from SA
668
Moved: same area (SA2)
140
Moved from overseas
62
Moved from NSW
52
Moved from VIC
38
Moved from QLD
29
Moved from WA
20
Moved from NT
9
Moved from TAS
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.7%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
20.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.8%
Step family: no other children
7.1%
Blended family: no other children
3.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%
Blended family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hallett Cove Crime Statistics

119 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
42
Theft
39
Property Damage
23
Break & Enter
10
Other Against Person
3
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Hallett Cove

The closest suburb to Hallett Cove is Sheidow Park, 1.4 km away.

Sheidow Park
1.4 km away · income $905/wk · rent $380/wk
Trott Park
2.7 km away · income $766/wk · rent $350/wk
Marino
2.7 km away · income $932/wk · rent $400/wk
Reynella
2.8 km away · income $718/wk · rent $320/wk
Old Reynella
3.3 km away · income $707/wk · rent $330/wk
Seacliff Park
3.9 km away · income $856/wk · rent $370/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Hallett Cove

What is the population of Hallett Cove SA?

The population of Hallett Cove SA is 12,512 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,373 people per km². Hallett Cove is ranked #410 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hallett Cove?

The median personal income in Hallett Cove SA is $838 per week, or $43,576 per year. The median household income is $1,871 per week. Family income is $2,119 per week. Hallett Cove is ranked #2,986 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hallett Cove?

Median rent in Hallett Cove SA is $380 per week ($1,647 per month). Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hallett Cove ranks #2,445 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hallett Cove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hallett Cove SA is $1,700. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hallett Cove?

The median age in Hallett Cove SA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hallett Cove a good suburb to live in?

Hallett Cove is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 12,512. The median income is $838/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40554. All dollar figures in AUD.