Hanwood at a glance
Population
1,388
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Hanwood.
The postcode for Hanwood is 2680 (NSW).
Hanwood (2680) sits in the Murrumbidgee region of NSW.
Hanwood has roughly 1,388 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hanwood's population at 1,388, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,388
Median age
39
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,388
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
72
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Hanwood.
Local schools for Hanwood
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Government School Catchment
Hanwood Public School
Kalinda School
Griffith High School
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Frequently asked
About Hanwood.
- What is the Hanwood postcode?
- Hanwood is in the 2680 postcode, in NSW, in the Murrumbidgee region.
- Where is Hanwood?
- Hanwood is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2680, in the Murrumbidgee region.
- What is the average rent in Hanwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Hanwood?
- There are 15 schools serving Hanwood on this page, including Hanwood Public School, Verity Christian College, Kalinda School.
- What suburbs are near Hanwood?
- Hanwood is close to Yoogali, Griffith, Griffith Dc, Griffith East, Tharbogang.
- What is the population of Hanwood?
- The population of Hanwood is approximately 1,388 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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