Hackham

Population growth drivers in Hackham are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the Hackham statistical area (Lv2) has an estimated population of around 4,939, reflecting a 10.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,491 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 4,931 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 210 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density stands at 948 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. The Hackham (SA2) has shown higher growth compared to its SA3 area (6.2%) and SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 79.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Anticipating future population dynamics, the area is projected to grow above median national areas, expecting an increase of 1,149 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a total increase of 20.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hackham among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Hackham has recorded approximately 51 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 255 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved so far in FY-26. On average, about 2.1 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $305,000. This financial year has seen $900,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hackham exhibits 135.0% higher building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice, although building activity has slowed in recent years. This is significantly above the national average, suggesting robust developer interest in the area. Recent building activity comprises entirely standalone homes, preserving Hackham's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers, with around 140 people per approval.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hackham is projected to add 996 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Hackham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence a region's performance. AreaSearch has identified five projects potentially impacting this area. Key projects are Onkaparinga Heights, Noarlunga Hospital Expansion, Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, and Noarlunga Residential Development. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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Employment performance in Hackham has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Hackham has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its unemployment rate is 6.6%.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 3.8%. As of September 2025, 2,301 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Adelaide's by 2.6%, and workforce participation is lower at 54.5%. The dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly prominent with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

However, education & training is under-represented with only 5.6% of Hackham's workforce compared to Greater Adelaide's 9.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities. In the year up to September 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, labour force by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. This compares to Greater Adelaide where employment grew by 3.0%, labour force expanded by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hackham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023 shows Hackham had a median income among taxpayers of $47,798 and an average income of $54,252. These figures are below the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Hackham would be approximately $52,004 (median) and $59,026 (average) as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Hackham all fall between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 31.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (1,560 people), similar to the broader area where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hackham, with only 81.4% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 10th percentile nationally.

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

Dwelling structure in Hackham, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 87.5% houses and 12.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hackham was 28.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.0% and rented dwellings at 24.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hackham was $1,300, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. Median weekly rent in Hackham was $297, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Hackham's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 64.9% of all households, including 22.0% couples with children, 25.3% couples without children, and 16.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.1%, with lone person households at 32.1% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 11.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificates (35.0%). Educational participation is high at 26.8%, with 10.1% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 22 active stops operating within Hackham, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 6 individual routes, providing a total of 283 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 199 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 40 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hackham is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Hackham faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low at approximately 48%, compared to the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.4% and 10.2% of residents respectively. However, 57.1% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's 62.9%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Health outcomes for seniors are generally in line with the overall population's health profile.

Hackham ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hackham, as per the data, had a lower than average cultural diversity. It was recorded that 81.0% of its population were born in Australia, with 89.2% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Hackham, making up 35.5% of its people.

However, there was an overrepresentation of Judaism, which constituted 0.1% of the population compared to the same percentage across Greater Adelaide. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 35.6%, Australian at 28.1%, and Scottish at 7.6%. Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) was overrepresented in Hackham compared to the regional average (0.3%), as were German (5.9% vs 5.4%) and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.8%).

Hackham's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Hackham is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group has a strong representation at 8.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 45-54 cohort is less prevalent at 10.1%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 75-84 age group grew from 7.7% to 8.8% of the population, and the 25-34 cohort increased from 13.8% to 14.9%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 11.1% to 10.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Hackham, with the 85+ group expected to grow by 168%, reaching 344 people from an initial 128. In contrast, the 65-74 cohort is projected to show minimal growth of just 2% (9 people).