SA · Onkaparinga Council
Hackham, 5163
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Hackham is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 4,491 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 215 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-11%), roughly 47.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $358, houses $590), median house prices near $770,500 (up 17% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a reasonable spread of amenities, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 4,491
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,158
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 77 of 1,902
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 50.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 204 / 226 / 3
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $357.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $770,500
- Median price change
- +16.7%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 215
- Against the person
- 62
- Against property
- 153
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 47.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 63.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 226
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.9%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental50
- Other Theft21
- Sct - Non Residence21
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury32
- Theft From Motor Vehicle15
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 948
- Hackham East KindergartenArnold DrivePreschools
- Hackham East Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 948
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 56 Penneys Hill Rd - North side
- Stop 56A Collins Pde - East side
- Stop 56B Collins Pde - East side
- Stop 56C Collins Pde - East side
- Stop 57 Collins Pde - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
2 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksMain South Road, Harbourview Rd28 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementPatapinda Road, Patapinda Rd21 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
276 planning-related records
2026· 22 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations and additions to existing hotel21 GATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Conservation works to the Local Heritage Place, demolition of outbuildings, and construction of a child care facility for 113 children, including car parking, retaining walls, fences, advertisements and landscaping15 PENNEYS HILL RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Install Hip and ridge Shade structure into outdoor playground area.90 -92 PENNEYS HILL RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Retaining Wall and fence of combined maximum height of 3m40 ARNOLD DR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
May 2026
- Community title land division - 1 allotment into 2533 GATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Removal of 1 (one) significant tree- Corymbia maculata - Spotted Gum.17 NORMAN CR HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Carport29 DESMOND RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Removal of four significant trees 3 x Almond - Prunus dulcis & 1 x Apple - Malus domestica (numbered as tree 3, tree 4, tree 5 and tree 6) .15 PENNEYS HILL RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Ancillary Accommodation16 NORMAN CR HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
April 2026
- 3 x buildings comprising of 25 warehouses with associated carparking and landscaping33 GATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Carport54 CARBENET DR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Attached verandah, carport and deck41 PENNEYS HILL RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Deck50 ARNOLD DR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- VERANDAHUNIT 20 57 COTTAGE LANE HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
March 2026
- Removal of a significant Aleppo Pine (Pinus halepensis)9 FLINDERS CR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fences14 SUSAN RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Replacement of existing signage with 7m tall pylon (digital LED screen)21 GATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Retrospective application for a verandah21 GRENACHE RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwellingLOT 3 VINCENT CT HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
February 2026
- Torrens Title Land Division - 1 allotment into 29 GRAHAM AV HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Removal of (1) regulated tree- Eucalyptus megacornuta (Warted Yate)18 LYNN PL HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)3 MELINDA RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
2025· 18 proposals
December 2025
- Installation of a shade structure21 GATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
November 2025
- Removal of a regulated tree Callistemon viminalis—weeping bottlebrush (nominated as tree 2)519 STATES RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)41 PENNEYS HILL RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey dwelling for supported accommodation28B COLLINS PDE HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Verandah to replace existing218 MAIN SOUTH RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- GARAGE4 GREENGATE GR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Retrospective Verandah attached to existing shipping containers21 -23 CHAPMAN RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
September 2025
- Carport53 COLLINS PDE HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Expansion of floor area to accommodate shop tenancies and installation of advertisements160 MAIN SOUTH RD HACKHAM SA 5163Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated Tree4 EYRE CT HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Construct detached dwelling with fencing and retaining1 HIGGINS ST HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
August 2025
- Expansion of the existing Bus depot and Motor Repair Station42 COTTAGE LANE HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Verandah13 GREENGATE GR HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Remove tree to reduce further damage to my neighbours my property.26 GEORGE AV HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- VERANDAH21 VINTAGE AV HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Dwelling alteration (Re-roof)15 PANORAMA AV HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
July 2025
- Convert garage into ancillary accommodation27 DESMOND RD HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 232 GRAHAM AV HACKHAM SA 5163Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
30 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Alcohol
- Bbq
- Bench
- Stop 55D Penneys Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 55D Penneys Hill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 56 Penneys Hill Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 56 Penneys Hill Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 56A Collins Parade - West sideBus stop
- Stop 56A Collins Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 57 Penneys Hill Road - North sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
9 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 48.9/100
- National rank
- 1865th in Australia
- State rank
- 150th in SA
- Peer rank
- #25 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #109 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime50
- Other Theftcrime21
- Sct - Non Residencecrime21
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime32
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime15
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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