Hackham
SA 5163 · Onkaparinga
4,491 (2021) → 4,777 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hackham is a high growth suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5163, about 26km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $735K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 45/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hackham has an overall score of 48/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 86/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5163 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (8.11%), Philippines (1.38%), Scotland (0.98%), Germany (0.94%), New Zealand (0.69%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.42%), Italian (0.36%), German (0.33%), Filipino (0.33%), Arabic (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 991 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hackham East Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 948
Nearby (within 10km)
- Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 898
- Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 867
- Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 971
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 937
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.7kmICSEA 1019
- Coorara Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 947
- Wirreanda Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 913
- Flaxmill School P-6Primary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 950
- Christies Beach High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 905
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government · 3.2km
- Sports College South Australia - South Adelaide Football Club CampusSecondary · Independent · 3.2km
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.6km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hackham
Is Hackham safe?
Hackham has a residential safety score of 86/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,787 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hackham?
In Hackham, the median house price is $735K. Median weekly house rent is $590.
How far is Hackham from Adelaide CBD?
Hackham is about 26.1 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 75 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hackham?
Hackham has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 948 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hackham?
Hackham has a transport score of 45/100 and 21 bus stops.