Dominant Age
30-34
9.8% of population
Top Overseas Born
England
2.1% · 83.7% Australian-born
Top Religion
Catholic
25.5% of residents
Household Type
Couples with children
16.4% of dwellings
Social Housing
1.7%
27 dwellings
Break-ins 2025
1 in 160
homes burgled in 2025
Who lives in Herne Hill?
Residents aged 30-34 make up the largest age group in Herne Hill at 9.8% of the population. 83.7% of residents were born in Australia, with England the most common overseas birthplace at 2.1%. The most common religious affiliation is Catholic, at 25.5% of residents. Couples with children are the most common household type, accounting for 16.4% of all dwellings. Social housing makes up 1.7% of the suburb's housing stock.
Is Herne Hill safe?
Herne Hill recorded 10 residential break-ins in 2025 — approximately 1 in every 160 homes. Car break-ins in Herne Hill accounted for 14 incidents across the year.
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