Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt: population and statistics
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt has a population of 1,641 (2026) across 35.3 km², or 46.5 people per km². It ranks 1,179 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.9% between 2016 and 2026.
- 1,641 residents
- 35.3 km²
- 46 people/km²
- 717 m
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt ranks No. 314 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 1.6% in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, compared with an average of 12.4% in Lower Austria and 20.1% nationally.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): 1.6% in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, compared with an average of 4.9% in Lower Austria and 6.5% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 30.3% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,166 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,940 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bad Schönau, 5.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kirchschlag in der Buckligen Welt (2,769 residents), 9.4 km away.
Population of Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt over time
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt had 1,627 residents in 2016 and 1,641 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,633 |
| 2022 | 1,628 |
| 2023 | 1,633 |
| 2024 | 1,646 |
| 2025 | 1,639 |
| 2026 | 1,641 |
All indicators for Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt
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 | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 15.6% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 544 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 22.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 829 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.5 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 933 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 662 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,214 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.49 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 473 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 143 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,122 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 157 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,133 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 95.3 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 847 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 120 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 1,485 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 73.1 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,810 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 150 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 1,879 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 3,658 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 149 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 79.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 599 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 1,852 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 308 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,501 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 18.7 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,714 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 77.6% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 951 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 1.6% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 1,953 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 490 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,159 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 69.4% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 413 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 8.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 1,607 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade30.3% ×1.3
- Construction9.2% ×1.4
- Professional, scientific and technical9.2% ×0.7
- Health and social work9.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities9.2% ×1.1
- Accommodation and food services7.6% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services6.7% ×0.8
- Information and communication5.9% ×0.8
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt has 1,641 residents (2026), ranking 1,179 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt covers 35.3 km², with a density of 46 people per km².
Is the population of Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt went from 1,627 to 1,641, a change of +0.9%.
Where is Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Wiener Neustadt Land (district). Latitude 47.450, longitude 16.200.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
In Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,953 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 8.5%.
Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over): what is the figure for Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
In Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, “Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over)” stands at 1.6% (2024), ranking 1,852 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 3.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
In Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,166 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt?
The nearest to Hochneukirchen-Gschaidt are Bad Schönau (5.6 km), Bernstein (6.5 km), Schäffern (7.3 km), Krumbach (8.3 km), Zöbern (8.4 km).