Hampstead Gardens, SA: suburb profile

The population of Hampstead Gardens SA is 1,535 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hampstead Gardens is $761 per week ($39,572 per year). Median rent in Hampstead Gardens is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hampstead Gardens has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hampstead Gardens has a population density of 2,675 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hampstead Gardens is India. The most common religion is No religion (31.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampstead Gardens is $1,642.

There were 59 recorded offences in Hampstead Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 38 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (22 offences).

Population
1,535
Census 2021
Median income
$761/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$300/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
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.

Hampstead Gardens vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Hampstead Gardens is $761 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 352nd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $300 a week, the same as the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 35, 8 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.
MeasureHampstead GardensTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$761/wk$759/wk +0%$766/wk
Household income$1,559/wk$1,494/wk +4%$1,637/wk
Rent$300/wk$300/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,642/mo$1,534/mo +7%$1,733/mo
Median age3543 −8 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%19.5% −0.2 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 Hampstead Gardens, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hampstead Gardens Population

1,535 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hampstead Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$761/wk
$39,572 per year
Ranked 4,314 of 14,663
Median Rent
$300/wk
$1,300 per month
Ranked 4,529 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,642/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

Hampstead Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,559/wk
Median rent $300/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

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

Median rent in Hampstead Gardens against your income

About $6,756 a month
Median rent $300/wk
Left after rent $1,259/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Hampstead Gardens Schools

27
schools nearby
14
government
1065
avg ICSEA score
16,303
total students
St Andrew's School Independent
Primary · R-6 · 376 students
1191
ICSEA
Wilderness School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 856 students
1176
ICSEA
Walkerville Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1139
ICSEA
East Marden Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1127
ICSEA
East Adelaide School Government
Primary · R-6 · 495 students
1117
ICSEA
St Pius X School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 552 students
1108
ICSEA
Nailsworth Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 548 students
1106
ICSEA
St Monica's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 192 students
1102
ICSEA
Vale Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 393 students
1097
ICSEA
Hillcrest Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 395 students
1096
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 494 students
1092
ICSEA
Cedar College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 884 students
1090
ICSEA
St Martin's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 691 students
1085
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 859 students
1077
ICSEA
Marden Senior College Government
Secondary · U, 11-12 · 496 students
1041
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools.

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

All schools near Hampstead Gardens, with a map

Hampstead Gardens Map

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People in Hampstead Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.4% (775) Female 49.6% (762)

Population Density

2,675
people per km²
1,535 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,070
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

India
16.1%
China
3.8%
England
2.0%
Vietnam
1.6%
Nepal
1.6%
Pakistan
1.4%
New Zealand
1.2%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
7.4%
Gujarati
7.0%
Mandarin
4.1%
Greek
2.5%
Vietnamese
2.5%
Hindi
2.0%
Urdu
1.8%

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

Ancestry

English
22.5%
Australian
21.0%
Indian
12.1%
Chinese
8.2%
Italian
6.7%
Irish
5.2%
Scottish
4.7%
Greek
3.8%
German
3.7%
Vietnamese
2.9%
Croatian
1.4%

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
31.5%
Catholic
16.8%
Hinduism
11.5%
Other religions
7.5%
Sikhism
6.4%
Eastern Orthodox
5.2%
Islam
4.8%
Not stated
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.8% 588
Separated
3.8% 49
Divorced
9.7% 124
Widowed
3.7% 48
Never married
37.0% 475

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
44.8%
Couple: no children
26.1%
Couple: no children under 15
14.8%
One parent: no children under 15
8.0%
One parent: children under 15
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
30.5%
2 persons
29.9%
3 persons
18.1%
4 persons
15.0%
5 persons
4.1%
6+ persons
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hampstead Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 616 occupied private dwellings in Hampstead Gardens at the 2021 Census, 43.3% were rented, 24.4% owned outright and 31.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
24.4% 150 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.5% 194 dwellings
Rented
43.3% 267 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.0% 6 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.5%
2 bedrooms
22.4%
3 bedrooms
53.1%
4 bedrooms
15.0%
5 bedrooms
1.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.8%
$450-$599/mo
1.8%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
7.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
16.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
25.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
8.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.9%
1 vehicle
41.4%
2 vehicles
33.3%
3 vehicles
11.2%
4+ vehicles
5.3%

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

Work, income and education in Hampstead Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
40.5% 480 people
Employed part-time
24.1% 285 people
Unemployed
4.1% 48 people
Not in labour force
31.3% 371 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
30.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.2%
Community & Personal Service
13.0%
Managers
11.4%
Labourers
9.9%
Clerical & Administrative
9.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.4%
Sales Workers
4.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.2%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
3.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
7.6%
$500-$649/wk
5.9%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
3.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.8%
$4,000+/wk
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
4.0%
$400-$499/wk
3.9%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.1%
Did not go to work
12.7%
Bus
7.5%
Car (passenger)
4.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Walked only
0.4%
Other
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
75.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
11.1%
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

Bachelor Degree
36.4%
Certificate III/IV
19.5%
Postgraduate Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.6%
Certificate I/II
0.9%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.3%
Engineering
15.6%
Health
14.9%
Society & Culture
12.3%
Education
6.6%
Information Technology
6.6%
Architecture & Building
4.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.9%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
0.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
23.8%
Vocational Education
19.8%
Primary: Catholic
12.1%
Pre-school
11.4%
Secondary: Government
10.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.0%

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
93.2%
Has need for assistance
4.0%
Need for assistance not stated
2.9%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
133
Diabetes
52
Arthritis
44
Asthma
40
Lung condition
27
Heart disease
26
Kidney disease
11
Cancer
11
Stroke
8

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.6% 130
Did not provide
89.4% 1,101

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 157
Not a volunteer
87.3% 1,077

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.8% 22
Never served
98.2% 1,217

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
38.4%
1 child
17.3%
2 children
29.1%
3 children
12.6%
4 children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
18
1961: 1970
32
1971: 1980
31
1981: 1990
36
1991: 2000
46
2001: 2010
169
2011: 2015
88
2016
28
2017
27
2018
66
2019
57
2020
39
2021
7

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

Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
49.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,223
Moved from SA
166
Moved: same area (SA2)
35
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from NT
5
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.8%
5: 14 hours
28.0%
15: 29 hours
11.5%
30+ hours
9.3%
Did not do domestic work
31.4%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.9%
Step family: no other children
5.5%
Blended family: no other children
3.8%
Other couple: children only
2.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hampstead Gardens Crime Statistics

59 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
22
Break & Enter
13
Property Damage
12
Assault
10
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Hampstead Gardens

The closest suburb to Hampstead Gardens is Klemzig, 0.7 km away.

Klemzig
0.7 km away · income $769/wk · rent $300/wk
Manningham
0.8 km away · income $877/wk · rent $320/wk
Greenacres
0.8 km away · income $789/wk · rent $320/wk
Vale Park
1.2 km away · income $890/wk · rent $410/wk
Broadview
1.5 km away · income $897/wk · rent $320/wk
Lightsview
1.6 km away · income $1,005/wk · rent $400/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Hampstead Gardens

What is the population of Hampstead Gardens SA?

The population of Hampstead Gardens SA is 1,535 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,675 people per km². Hampstead Gardens is ranked #3,366 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hampstead Gardens?

The median personal income in Hampstead Gardens SA is $761 per week, or $39,572 per year. The median household income is $1,559 per week. Family income is $2,070 per week. Hampstead Gardens is ranked #4,314 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hampstead Gardens?

Median rent in Hampstead Gardens SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hampstead Gardens ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hampstead Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampstead Gardens SA is $1,642. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hampstead Gardens?

The median age in Hampstead Gardens SA is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hampstead Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Hampstead Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,535. The median income is $761/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% 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: 40561. All dollar figures in AUD.