Hunterview, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Hunterview NSW is 3,113 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hunterview is $972 per week ($50,544 per year). Median rent in Hunterview is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Hunterview has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hunterview has a population density of 1,164 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hunterview is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (36.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunterview is $1,894.

There were 11 recorded offences in Hunterview in 2025-26, a rate of 4 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (6 offences).

Population
3,113
Census 2021
Median income
$972/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$398/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
31years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Hunterview vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Hunterview is $972 a week, 27% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 407th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $398 a week, $13 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 16.7% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 31, 12 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHunterviewTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$972/wk$765/wk +27%$766/wk
Household income$2,379/wk$1,704/wk +40%$1,637/wk
Rent$398/wk$385/wk +3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,894/mo$1,965/mo −4%$1,733/mo
Median age3143 −12 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.7%22.6% −5.9 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 Hunterview, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hunterview Population

3,113 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hunterview Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$972/wk
$50,544 per year
Ranked 1,416 of 14,663
Median Rent
$398/wk
$1,725 per month
Ranked 2,177 of 14,663
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,894/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Hunterview Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,379/wk
Median rent $398/wk
Rent to income 16.7%

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

Median rent in Hunterview against your income

About $10,309 a month
Median rent $398/wk
Left after rent $1,981/wk
Rent share 16.7%

Hunterview Schools

3
schools nearby
2
government
948
avg ICSEA score
1,831
total students
St Catherine's Catholic College Catholic
Combined · K-12 · 1,010 students
974
ICSEA
Singleton Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 353 students
950
ICSEA
Singleton Heights Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 468 students
920
ICSEA

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

All schools near Hunterview, with a map

Hunterview Map

Hunterview, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Hunterview, New South Wales: 32.5375°S, 151.1764°E

Hunterview Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (3)

People in Hunterview

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,523) Female 51.0% (1,587)

Population Density

1,164
people per km²
3,113 people · 2.7 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,606
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

New Zealand
2.7%
Philippines
2.1%
South Africa
1.6%
England
1.4%
India
0.4%
Malaysia
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
1.3%
Tagalog
1.1%
Filipino
0.6%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Thai
0.4%
Hindi
0.3%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.3%

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

Ancestry

Australian
47.0%
English
41.5%
Scottish
10.3%
Irish
9.6%
Australian Aboriginal
8.2%
German
5.1%
Filipino
2.5%
Italian
1.5%
New Zealander
1.5%
Dutch
1.4%
South African
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
36.7%
Catholic
24.8%
Anglican
20.8%
Brethren
2.9%
Uniting Church
2.8%
Not stated
2.7%
Christian (other)
1.9%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

8.5%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.2% 1,200
Separated
2.3% 52
Divorced
6.9% 159
Widowed
3.0% 70
Never married
35.6% 819

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
55.8%
Couple: no children
21.0%
Couple: no children under 15
12.8%
One parent: children under 15
6.9%
One parent: no children under 15
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
17.5%
2 persons
30.4%
3 persons
16.9%
4 persons
20.6%
5 persons
10.1%
6+ persons
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hunterview

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,067 occupied private dwellings in Hunterview at the 2021 Census, 27.2% were rented, 24.0% owned outright and 48.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
24.0% 256 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
48.0% 512 dwellings
Rented
27.2% 290 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.7% 8 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
87.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.5%
2 bedrooms
3.0%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
54.2%
5 bedrooms
7.8%
6+ bedrooms
1.2%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.2%
$300-$449/mo
0.6%
$450-$599/mo
1.1%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.5%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
29.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
15.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.3%
1 vehicle
25.3%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
8.1%

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

Work, income and education in Hunterview

Employment

Employed full-time
49.7% 1,062 people
Employed part-time
22.0% 470 people
Unemployed
3.0% 65 people
Not in labour force
25.3% 541 people

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

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
21.5%
Professionals
18.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
16.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.2%
Managers
10.9%
Sales Workers
4.7%
Labourers
3.9%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.0%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.2%
$650-$799/wk
3.7%
$800-$999/wk
4.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
12.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.2%
$4,000+/wk
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
4.0%
$300-$399/wk
2.5%
$400-$499/wk
2.0%
$500-$649/wk
2.1%
$650-$799/wk
8.2%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
16.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.8%
Did not go to work
21.4%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Truck
0.6%
Walked only
0.4%
Other
0.4%
Bus
0.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.2%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
47.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.1%

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
57.3%
Bachelor Degree
17.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.8%
Certificate I/II
3.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
37.4%
Management & Commerce
23.1%
Society & Culture
9.8%
Health
9.0%
Education
7.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Architecture & Building
2.1%
Agriculture & Environment
1.9%
Creative Arts
1.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.1%
Information Technology
0.5%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
28.6%
Secondary: Government
18.1%
Pre-school
14.0%
Vocational Education
12.7%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
6.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.0%

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
93.4%
Has need for assistance
4.1%
Need for assistance not stated
2.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
284
Asthma
132
Arthritis
97
Diabetes
76
Heart disease
57
Lung condition
36
Cancer
31
Stroke
26
Kidney disease
17
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.8% 308
Did not provide
86.2% 1,928

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.5% 347
Not a volunteer
84.5% 1,886

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
2.1% 48
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 7
Previously served
3.4% 76
Never served
94.1% 2,106

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
27.4%
1 child
11.6%
2 children
32.5%
3 children
19.8%
4 children
7.4%
5+ children
1.3%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
7
1961: 1970
17
1971: 1980
24
1981: 1990
43
1991: 2000
36
2001: 2010
120
2011: 2015
60
2016
20
2017
12
2018
13
2019
3
2020
7
2021
10

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

Population Mobility

20.2%
moved in the last year
51.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,387
Moved: same area (SA2)
304
Moved from NSW
190
Moved from QLD
38
Moved from NT
21
Moved from overseas
16
Moved from VIC
12
Moved from ACT
5
Moved from SA
4
Moved from WA
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.9%
5: 14 hours
31.2%
15: 29 hours
14.2%
30+ hours
10.9%
Did not do domestic work
21.8%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.3%
Step family: no other children
13.5%
Blended family: no other children
5.2%
Intact family: other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hunterview Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
6
Property Damage
2
Other Against Property
2
Other Against Person
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Hunterview

The closest suburb to Hunterview is Singleton Heights, 1.4 km away.

Singleton Heights
1.4 km away · income $796/wk · rent $320/wk
Wattle Ponds
2.2 km away · income $889/wk · rent $519/wk
Singleton (NSW)
3.2 km away · income $736/wk · rent $300/wk
Ravensworth (NSW)
15.2 km away · income $0/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunterview

What is the population of Hunterview NSW?

The population of Hunterview NSW is 3,113 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,164 people per km². Hunterview is ranked #2,348 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hunterview?

The median personal income in Hunterview NSW is $972 per week, or $50,544 per year. The median household income is $2,379 per week. Family income is $2,606 per week. Hunterview is ranked #1,416 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hunterview?

Median rent in Hunterview NSW is $398 per week ($1,725 per month). Rent represents 16.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hunterview ranks #2,177 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hunterview?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hunterview NSW is $1,894. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hunterview?

The median age in Hunterview NSW is 31 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hunterview a good suburb to live in?

Hunterview is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 3,113. The median income is $972/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.7% 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: 11962. All dollar figures in AUD.