Hackham West - Huntfield Heights

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the population of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is around 8,190 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 372 people (4.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,818 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 8,092 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 35 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,874 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The 4.8% growth of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights since the census positions it within 1.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (6.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 50.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and interstate migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking at population projections moving forward, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the area expected to expand by 728 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 7.7% in total over the 17 years.

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 around 19 new homes approved annually, totalling 96 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 10 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $211,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $75,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating minimal commercial development activity.

When measured against Greater Adelaide, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights shows substantially reduced construction (51.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 520 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area.

Looking ahead, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is expected to grow by 630 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

Hackham West - Huntfield Heights has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 3 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park, Noarlunga Residential Development, and Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 features a balanced workforce spanning white and blue collar employment, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 12.0%, and 5.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 3,381 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 8.2% above Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (57.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 67.2%). Based on Census responses, a low 6.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in retail trade, with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.9% versus the regional average of 7.3%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 5.3% while the labour force increased by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide, where employment grew by 4.2%, the labour force expanded by 3.9%, and unemployment fell 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hackham West - Huntfield Heights. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to the employment mix of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.4% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Hackham West - Huntfield Heights SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $46,165 with the average level standing at $50,481. This is lower than average on a national basis and compares to levels of $54,808 and $66,852 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $50,228 (median) and $54,923 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights all fall between the 6th and 7th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 29.9% of the population (2,448 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income 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.

Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure within Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.3% houses and 11.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hackham West - Huntfield Heights lagged that of Adelaide metro, at 22.7%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (40.2%) or rented (37.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Adelaide metro average at $1,192, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $262, compared to Adelaide metro's $1,562 and $320. Nationally, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

Hackham West - Huntfield Heights features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 65.0% of all households, comprising 21.9% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 19.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 31.2% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Hackham West - Huntfield Heights faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (9.3%) substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 6.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (8.1%) and certificates (35.1%).

Educational participation is notably 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.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 43 active transport stops operating within Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 13 individual routes, collectively providing 911 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 218 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with 5% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 6.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 130 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 21 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Critical health challenges are evident across Hackham West - Huntfield Heights, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. A range of health conditions have marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~3,759 people). This compares to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 14.0% and 10.9% of residents, respectively, while 55.6% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 18.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,479 people), which is lower than the 19.3% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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 was found to be below average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.4% of its population born in Australia, 88.6% being citizens, and 93.5% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights is Christianity, which makes up 34.0% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 0.8% of the population, compared to 1.8% across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hackham West - Huntfield Heights are English, comprising 34.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 27.8%, Australian, comprising 29.8% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 22.8%, and Scottish, comprising 6.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Dutch is notably overrepresented at 1.9% of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights (vs 1.2% regionally), German at 5.2% (vs 5.1%) and Polish at 0.9% (vs 1.0%).

Hackham West - Huntfield Heights's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

With a median age of 38, Hackham West - Huntfield Heights nearly matches the Greater Adelaide figure of 39 and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Adelaide average, the 55 - 64 cohort is notably over-represented (12.3% locally), while 85+ year-olds are under-represented (1.5%). Since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.6% of the population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.4% to 11.9%. Demographic modeling suggests the age profile of Hackham West - Huntfield Heights will evolve significantly by 2041. The 85+ age cohort is projected to surge dramatically, expanding by 151 people (125%) from 122 to 274. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups will see reduced numbers.