Hyde Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Hyde Park SA is 1,660 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hyde Park is $1,133 per week ($58,916 per year). Median rent in Hyde Park is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Hyde Park has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Hyde Park has a population density of 2,780 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hyde Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hyde Park is $2,300.

There were 24 recorded offences in Hyde Park in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (13 offences).

Population
1,660
Census 2021
Median income
$1,133/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$390/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
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.

Hyde Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Hyde Park is $1,133 a week, 49% above the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 12th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $390 a week, $90 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 17.7% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older 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.
MeasureHyde ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,133/wk$759/wk +49%$766/wk
Household income$2,208/wk$1,494/wk +48%$1,637/wk
Rent$390/wk$300/wk +30%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,300/mo$1,534/mo +50%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.7%19.5% −1.8 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 Hyde Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hyde Park Population

1,660 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hyde Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,133/wk
$58,916 per year
Ranked 599 of 14,663
Median Rent
$390/wk
$1,690 per month
Ranked 2,258 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Hyde Park Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,208/wk
Median rent $390/wk
Rent to income 17.7%

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

Median rent in Hyde Park against your income

About $9,568 a month
Median rent $390/wk
Left after rent $1,818/wk
Rent share 17.7%

Hyde Park Schools

34
schools nearby
14
government
1114
avg ICSEA score
18,322
total students
Pulteney Grammar School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 839 students
1170
ICSEA
Annesley College Independent
Primary · R-6 · 292 students
1164
ICSEA
Rose Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 525 students
1162
ICSEA
Walford Anglican School for Girls Independent
Combined · R-12 · 400 students
1162
ICSEA
Unley Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 470 students
1154
ICSEA
Highgate School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 616 students
1150
ICSEA
Goodwood Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 408 students
1147
ICSEA
Scotch College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,213 students
1146
ICSEA
Concordia College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,312 students
1140
ICSEA
St Joseph's School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 256 students
1135
ICSEA
Sunrise Christian School Fullarton Independent
Primary · R-6 · 175 students
1133
ICSEA
Mercedes College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 1,111 students
1133
ICSEA
Westbourne Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 480 students
1126
ICSEA
Parkside Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 331 students
1126
ICSEA
Mitcham Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 629 students
1121
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 34 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 Hyde Park, with a map

Hyde Park Map

Hyde Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Hyde Park, South Australia: 34.9563°S, 138.6028°E

Hyde Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (34)

People in Hyde Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.4% (788) Female 52.6% (875)

Population Density

2,780
people per km²
1,660 people · 0.6 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$3,010
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
5.2%
China
1.7%
Malaysia
1.3%
Greece
1.1%
Italy
1.1%
India
1.0%
New Zealand
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
3.4%
Mandarin
2.9%
Italian
1.4%
Japanese
1.0%
Cantonese
0.8%
French
0.7%
Spanish
0.7%

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

Ancestry

English
38.7%
Australian
27.3%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
10.3%
Italian
7.0%
German
6.6%
Greek
5.7%
Chinese
5.1%
Indian
2.4%
Dutch
1.3%
Filipino
1.1%

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
43.7%
Catholic
19.5%
Anglican
11.8%
Eastern Orthodox
6.3%
Uniting Church
4.1%
Not stated
4.0%
Buddhism
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
51.7% 726
Separated
2.2% 31
Divorced
8.3% 116
Widowed
4.1% 58
Never married
33.7% 473

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
37.3%
Couple: no children
35.0%
Couple: no children under 15
16.3%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%
One parent: children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
29.2%
2 persons
39.1%
3 persons
14.0%
4 persons
12.2%
5 persons
4.7%
6+ persons
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hyde Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 693 occupied private dwellings in Hyde Park at the 2021 Census, 27.7% were rented, 38.1% owned outright and 30.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.5% 17 dwellings
Owned outright
38.1% 264 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.0% 208 dwellings
Rented
27.7% 192 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
13.3%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.1%
2 bedrooms
29.7%
3 bedrooms
40.1%
4 bedrooms
20.4%
5 bedrooms
5.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
12.9%
$450-$599/mo
2.7%
$600-$799/mo
4.1%
$800-$999/mo
5.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
5.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
13.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
41.3%
2 vehicles
37.8%
3 vehicles
9.9%
4+ vehicles
5.7%

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

Work, income and education in Hyde Park

Employment

Employed full-time
37.1% 495 people
Employed part-time
23.7% 317 people
Unemployed
2.2% 30 people
Not in labour force
36.9% 493 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
47.3%
Managers
23.2%
Clerical & Administrative
10.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
5.2%
Community & Personal Service
4.9%
Sales Workers
4.9%
Labourers
2.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
0.9%
$300-$399/wk
1.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
4.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.5%
$4,000+/wk
31.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
4.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.4%
$650-$799/wk
6.3%
$800-$999/wk
7.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.4%
$3,500+/wk
15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.1%
Did not go to work
12.8%
Bus
5.6%
Walked only
5.2%
Bicycle
4.1%
Car (passenger)
3.7%
Other
1.0%
Tram/Light Rail
0.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
82.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
7.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.2%

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
50.0%
Postgraduate Degree
19.5%
Certificate III/IV
12.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
1.2%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.3%
Health
20.4%
Society & Culture
18.8%
Engineering
8.8%
Education
8.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.3%
Creative Arts
5.5%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Information Technology
2.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
2.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Other Non-Govt
34.0%
Primary: Government
19.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
17.3%
Pre-school
8.0%
Primary: Catholic
7.0%
Secondary: Government
5.0%
Secondary: Catholic
4.7%
Vocational Education
4.3%

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
3.3%
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
108
Arthritis
46
Heart disease
45
Diabetes
36
Asthma
34
Lung condition
20
Cancer
19
Stroke
17
Kidney disease
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 190
Did not provide
86.1% 1,178

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
22.0% 302
Not a volunteer
78.0% 1,068

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 3
Previously served
2.3% 31
Never served
97.5% 1,331

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.7%
1 child
13.3%
2 children
29.1%
3 children
13.3%
4 children
2.7%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
9
1951: 1960
49
1961: 1970
49
1971: 1980
41
1981: 1990
45
1991: 2000
38
2001: 2010
79
2011: 2015
31
2016
10
2017
9
2018
27
2019
19
2020
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
38.6%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,371
Moved from SA
173
Moved from VIC
17
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from WA
12
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from NSW
7
Moved from ACT
6

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5: 14 hours
33.3%
15: 29 hours
15.2%
30+ hours
6.4%
Did not do domestic work
19.5%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
90.6%
Step family: no other children
7.2%
Blended family: no other children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hyde Park Crime Statistics

24 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
13
Property Damage
6
Assault
2
Break & Enter
2
Fraud
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

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Suburbs near Hyde Park

The closest suburb to Hyde Park is Unley Park, 0.7 km away.

Unley Park
0.7 km away · income $1,346/wk · rent $350/wk
Malvern (SA)
1.0 km away · income $1,117/wk · rent $380/wk
Unley
1.1 km away · income $1,066/wk · rent $372/wk
Goodwood (SA)
1.1 km away · income $1,006/wk · rent $355/wk
Millswood
1.2 km away · income $1,171/wk · rent $420/wk
Parkside (SA)
1.6 km away · income $1,038/wk · rent $395/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hyde Park

What is the population of Hyde Park SA?

The population of Hyde Park SA is 1,660 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,780 people per km². Hyde Park is ranked #3,272 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hyde Park?

The median personal income in Hyde Park SA is $1,133 per week, or $58,916 per year. The median household income is $2,208 per week. Family income is $3,010 per week. Hyde Park is ranked #599 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hyde Park?

Median rent in Hyde Park SA is $390 per week ($1,690 per month). Rent represents 17.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hyde Park ranks #2,258 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hyde Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hyde Park SA is $2,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hyde Park?

The median age in Hyde Park SA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hyde Park a good suburb to live in?

Hyde Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,660. The median income is $1,133/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.7% 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: 40617. All dollar figures in AUD.