Hauskirchen: population and statistics
Hauskirchen has a population of 1,272 (2026) across 22.1 km², or 57.6 people per km². It ranks 1,470 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,272 residents
- 22.1 km²
- 58 people/km²
- 169 m
Hauskirchen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hauskirchen ranks No. 394 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 10.4 in Hauskirchen, compared with an average of 46.6 in Lower Austria and 53.2 nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 57.9 in Hauskirchen, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 31.0% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,174 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,094 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Neusiedl an der Zaya, 2.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Wilfersdorf (2,102 residents), 8.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,696 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hauskirchen over time
Hauskirchen had 1,250 residents in 2016 and 1,272 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,283 |
| 2022 | 1,299 |
| 2023 | 1,295 |
| 2024 | 1,299 |
| 2025 | 1,278 |
| 2026 | 1,272 |
All indicators for Hauskirchen
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,689 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 27.0% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 241 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 50.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 297 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.4% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 846 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 590 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,351 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.17 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,632 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 65 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,824 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 74 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,813 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 57.9 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,914 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 102 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,631 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 80.2 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,636 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 196 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,673 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,514 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 418 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,573 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 6.3% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 198 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 133 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,920 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 10.4 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,970 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 84.8% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 204 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 8.9% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 932 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 376 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,456 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hauskirchen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 68.8% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 6.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,906 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hauskirchen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade31.0% ×1.4
- Construction14.0% ×2.1
- Administrative and support services10.0% ×1.3
- Accommodation and food services9.0% ×1.2
- Health and social work9.0% ×0.9
- Other service activities7.0% ×0.8
- Information and communication6.0% ×0.8
- Professional, scientific and technical4.0% ×0.3
Sunshine and temperatures: Hauskirchen
Where is Hauskirchen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hauskirchen?
Hauskirchen has 1,272 residents (2026), ranking 1,470 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hauskirchen?
Hauskirchen covers 22.1 km², with a density of 58 people per km².
Is the population of Hauskirchen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hauskirchen went from 1,250 to 1,272, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Hauskirchen?
Hauskirchen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Gänserndorf (district). Latitude 48.613, longitude 16.758.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hauskirchen?
In Hauskirchen, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 10.4 (2024), ranking 1,970 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hauskirchen?
In Hauskirchen, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 57.9 (2024), ranking 1,914 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hauskirchen?
In Hauskirchen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,174 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hauskirchen?
The nearest to Hauskirchen are Neusiedl an der Zaya (2.5 km), Großkrut (4.3 km), Altlichtenwarth (4.8 km), Palterndorf-Dobermannsdorf (5.0 km), Hausbrunn (5.5 km).