Hawker at a glance
Population
301
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hawker.
The postcode for Hawker is 5434 (SA).
Hawker (5434) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.
Hawker has roughly 301 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawker's population at 301, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
301
Median age
51
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$144/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
301
Median age: 51
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Hawker.
Local schools for Hawker
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Government School Catchment
Hawker Area School
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Frequently asked
About Hawker.
- What is the Hawker postcode?
- Hawker is in the 5434 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
- Where is Hawker?
- Hawker is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5434, in the Outback - North and East region.
- What is the average rent in Hawker?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $144.
- What schools are in Hawker?
- There are 1 schools serving Hawker on this page, including Hawker Area School.
- What suburbs are near Hawker?
- Hawker is close to Barndioota, Cradock, Kanyaka, Worumba, Shaggy Ridge.
- What is the population of Hawker?
- The population of Hawker is approximately 301 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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