Schönau an der Triesting: population and statistics
Schönau an der Triesting has a population of 2,165 (2026) across 8.1 km², or 266 people per km². It ranks 894 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +3.0% between 2016 and 2026.
- 2,165 residents
- 8.1 km²
- 266 people/km²
- 252 m
Schönau an der Triesting in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Schönau an der Triesting ranks No. 229 by population.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: 67.0 in Schönau an der Triesting, compared with an average of 94.5 in Lower Austria and 92.6 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: 62.5% in Schönau an der Triesting, compared with an average of 62.9% in Lower Austria and 58.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,175 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,140 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.4 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Günselsdorf, 1.5 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Kottingbrunn (7,380 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,700 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Schönau an der Triesting over time
Schönau an der Triesting had 2,101 residents in 2016 and 2,165 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,137 |
| 2022 | 2,110 |
| 2023 | 2,118 |
| 2024 | 2,118 |
| 2025 | 2,141 |
| 2026 | 2,165 |
All indicators for Schönau an der Triesting
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 | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 13.5% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,340 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.6% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,511 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 46.4 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 948 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.2% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 995 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 960 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 829 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.22 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,495 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 128 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 1,253 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 143 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 1,241 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 67.0 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,779 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 214 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 917 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 963 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 398 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 811 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 479 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 1,703 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.9% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 1,292 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) | 752 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 878 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 35.2 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 853 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 82.3% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 442 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 11.8% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 619 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 648 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 854 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Schönau an der Triesting | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.5% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,608 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 14.3% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 453 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Schönau an der Triesting
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.7% ×1.0
- Administrative and support services12.3% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical11.8% ×0.9
- Other service activities11.8% ×1.4
- Information and communication10.4% ×1.4
- Construction5.7% ×0.8
- Health and social work5.7% ×0.6
- Manufacturing5.2% ×0.9
Sunshine and temperatures: Schönau an der Triesting
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Schönau an der Triesting?
Schönau an der Triesting has 2,165 residents (2026), ranking 894 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Schönau an der Triesting?
Schönau an der Triesting covers 8.1 km², with a density of 266 people per km².
Is the population of Schönau an der Triesting growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Schönau an der Triesting went from 2,101 to 2,165, a change of +3.0%.
Where is Schönau an der Triesting?
Schönau an der Triesting is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Baden (district). Latitude 47.935, longitude 16.253.
Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Schönau an der Triesting?
In Schönau an der Triesting, “Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 67.0 (2024), ranking 1,779 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 91.3.
Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification: what is the figure for Schönau an der Triesting?
In Schönau an der Triesting, “Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification” stands at 62.5% (2024), ranking 1,608 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 66.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Schönau an der Triesting?
In Schönau an der Triesting, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,175 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Schönau an der Triesting?
The nearest to Schönau an der Triesting are Günselsdorf (1.5 km), Kottingbrunn (2.6 km), Teesdorf (2.7 km), Leobersdorf (2.8 km), Sollenau (3.9 km).