Hinterbrühl: population and statistics
Hinterbrühl has a population of 3,855 (2026) across 17.0 km², or 227 people per km². It ranks 405 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −4.2% between 2016 and 2026.
- 3,855 residents
- 17.0 km²
- 227 people/km²
- 273 m
Hinterbrühl in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hinterbrühl ranks No. 96 by population.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 52.3% in Hinterbrühl, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 128.6 in Hinterbrühl, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 21.5% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,168 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,378 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gießhübl, 1.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mödling (20,662 residents), 3.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,672 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Hinterbrühl over time
Hinterbrühl had 4,024 residents in 2016 and 3,855 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,944 |
| 2022 | 3,912 |
| 2023 | 3,941 |
| 2024 | 3,895 |
| 2025 | 3,895 |
| 2026 | 3,855 |
All indicators for Hinterbrühl
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 | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.2% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,092 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 669 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 49.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 419 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.8% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 600 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,644 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 408 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.27 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,299 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 459 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 216 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 503 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 236 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 128.6 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 164 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 516 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 299 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 133.9 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 216 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 316 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,104 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,141 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,191 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 73.4% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,676 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 5.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 341 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,514 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 452 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 38.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 727 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 78.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 842 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 15.3% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 350 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,087 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 417 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hinterbrühl | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 52.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,964 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 31.4% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 11 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hinterbrühl
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Professional, scientific and technical21.5% ×1.6
- Wholesale and retail trade20.4% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services10.2% ×1.3
- Health and social work9.8% ×1.0
- Information and communication9.6% ×1.3
- Other service activities8.6% ×1.0
- Construction6.1% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.5% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Hinterbrühl
Where is Hinterbrühl?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinterbrühl?
Hinterbrühl has 3,855 residents (2026), ranking 405 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hinterbrühl?
Hinterbrühl covers 17.0 km², with a density of 227 people per km².
Is the population of Hinterbrühl growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hinterbrühl went from 4,024 to 3,855, a change of −4.2%.
Where is Hinterbrühl?
Hinterbrühl is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Mödling (district). Latitude 48.083, longitude 16.233.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Hinterbrühl?
In Hinterbrühl, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 52.3% (2024), ranking 1,964 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Hinterbrühl?
In Hinterbrühl, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 128.6 (2024), ranking 164 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hinterbrühl?
In Hinterbrühl, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,168 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hinterbrühl?
The nearest to Hinterbrühl are Gießhübl (1.6 km), Mödling (3.7 km), Maria Enzersdorf (4.3 km), Kaltenleutgeben (4.4 km), Gaaden (4.5 km).