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Population
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights' population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, stood at approximately 8,142 by May 2026. This figure reflects a growth of 324 individuals (4.1%) since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 7,818. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,128 in June 2025 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,863 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.1% growth since the census places it within 1.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (5.8%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.
AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate an increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, with the area expected to expand by 661 persons to reach approximately 8,803 by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 8.0% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Hackham West - Huntfield Heights recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has seen approximately 19 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 96 homes. As of FY26, 12 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in an increase of 3 new residents per year, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for these dwellings is $211,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options.
This financial year has seen $75,000 in commercial approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights shows significantly reduced construction levels, with 51.0% fewer new homes per person than the regional average. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this activity is also below average, potentially due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.
The location has approximately 520 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is projected to grow by 647 residents by 2041. Development pace currently keeps up with this projected growth, but buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.
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Development applications around Hackham West - Huntfield Heights
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Infrastructure
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally
Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely impacting the area: Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park, Noarlunga Residential Development, and Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project. The following details those most relevant.
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Noarlunga Hospital Expansion
The $74 million Noarlunga Hospital expansion, part of the Southern Redevelopment Stage 1, was officially completed in November 2025. This project increased the hospital's capacity by over 65 per cent, growing from 92 to 152 beds. Key additions include a new 24-bed General Medicine Ward and a purpose-built 24-bed Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit. The redevelopment also delivered an expanded SA Pharmacy, enhanced kitchen and linen facilities, and additional dedicated car parking. The design features a facade inspired by the local coastline and incorporates sustainable elements and cultural flora relevant to the Kaurna community.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project
A 22-hectare master-planned residential development delivering 626 new homes with a diverse mix of dwelling types including detached homes, townhouses and apartments. The project features a minimum of 28% affordable and social housing (including 80 social housing dwellings), and 12.5% new public open space. Designed by Holmes Dyer, the development targets a 5-Star Green Star Communities rating and emphasizes sustainability, extensive tree canopy coverage, and enhanced connectivity to nearby amenities including Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga TAFE, Noarlunga Hospital and Noarlunga Railway Station. Civil works by Winslow Constructors are underway with the first sales releases now on market. The community will become home to approximately 1,200 residents over a 7-10 year delivery period.
Majors Road Interchange
$120 million jointly funded project by Australian and South Australian governments creating new grade-separated interchange providing access to Southern Expressway from Majors Road. Features new on/off ramps, widening of Majors Road bridge from two lanes to six lanes with dedicated right turn lanes, signalised intersection improvements, new bike lanes and shared user paths, new underpasses for Patrick Jonker Veloway, upgraded traffic signals, widening of Majors Road from Southern Expressway to Lonsdale Highway/Ocean Boulevard to provide two through lanes in both directions, underground power lines, tree planting for 50% shade coverage, and realignment of the Patrick Jonker Veloway. Expected to support 245 full-time jobs during construction and provide improved access to Glenthorne National Park, Sam Willoughby International BMX Facility and Southern Soccer Facility. Construction by Acciona Construction Australia, completion expected end of 2025.
Adelaide Public Transport Capacity and Access
State-led program work to increase public transport capacity and access to, through and within central Adelaide. Current work is focused on the City Access Strategy (20-year movement plan for the CBD and North Adelaide) and the State Transport Strategy program, which together will shape options such as bus priority, interchange upgrades, tram and rail enhancements, and better first/last mile access.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project
Part of Fleurieu Connections providing safer, faster journeys from Seaford to Aldinga. Supporting local tourism and communities. Aldinga Interchange construction underway with piling works, 12 x 40-tonne girders supporting bridge deck 26m long x 27m wide. 62 architectural panels and 86m anti-throw screens.
Sunset Residential Development
A 42-hectare master-planned residential community featuring 644 allotments with land sizes up to 540m2. The development includes 15% affordable and social housing outcomes, extensive green spaces including a major north-south walking trail connecting to Onkaparinga River Recreation Park. Located in a prime coastal position with proximity to South Australian beaches and McLaren Vale wine region.
Employment
Employment drivers in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate was 12.0% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.3%.
There were 3,381 residents in work while the unemployment rate was 8.2%, significantly higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation stood at 57.6%, lagging behind Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Only 6.1% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade particularly notable at 1.4 times the regional average.
Professional & technical services have lower representation at 2.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over December 2025 to December 2026, employment increased by 5.3% while labour force increased by 4.5%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In Greater Adelaide, employment grew by 4.2%, labour force expanded by 3.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hackham West - Huntfield Heights's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis
AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Hackham West - Huntfield Heights SA2 had median taxpayer income of $46,165 and average income of $50,481. This is lower than national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $50,860 and $55,615 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights fall between the 6th and 7th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 29.9% of the population (2,434 individuals) have income within the $800 - $1,499 range, contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 6th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Housing data from Hackham West - Huntfield Heights shows 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) as of the latest Census, compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights stood at 22.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.2% and rented ones at 37.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,192, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in the area was $262, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights' mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households compose 65.0% of all households, including 21.9% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 19.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 6.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 8.1% and certificates for 35.1%.
Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has 43 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 13 different routes that together facilitate 911 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 218 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 89%, while train usage stands at 5%. On average, there are 1.2 vehicles per dwelling, which is below the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, only 6.1% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 130 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A variety of health conditions affect both younger and older age groups. The area has an extremely low private health cover rate of approximately 46% (~3,737 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.
Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 14.0% and 10.9% of residents respectively. Conversely, 55.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 17.8% (1,446 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, surveyed in 2016, had a low cultural diversity with 81.4% of residents born in Australia, 88.6% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion (34.0%). The 'Other' religion category was underrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide (0.8% vs 1.8%).
Top ancestry groups were English (34.2%), Australian (29.8%), and Scottish (6.2%), all higher than regional averages. Notable overrepresentations included Dutch (1.9%) and German (5.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has a median age of 38, nearly matching Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 0-4 cohort is notably over-represented at 6.0% locally, while those aged 85+ are under-represented at 1.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.9%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 10.9% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hackham West - Huntfield Heights' age profile will evolve significantly. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 140 people (126%) from 111 to 252. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.