Hackham West

Hackham West 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 ABS population updates for the broader area, as of Nov 2025, Hackham West's estimated population is around 3,742. This reflects an increase of 122 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,620. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 3,689 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 13 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,880 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Hackham West's growth rate of 3.4% since census is within 2.8 percentage points of its SA3 area (6.2%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 50.0%.

All drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate an increase just below the median for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch, expecting a growth of 305 persons to 4,047 by 2041, reflecting an 8.4% total increase over 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Hackham West recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Hackham West had approximately 5 new homes approved annually over the past 5 financial years, totalling an estimated 29 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.1 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds new supply. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $266,000.

In FY-26, $2,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hackham West has 68.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though construction activity has intensified recently. Nationally, development activity is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development in Hackham West has been entirely standalone homes, sustaining its suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (80.0% at Census), indicating persistent strong demand for family homes despite densification trends. The location has approximately 373 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hackham West is expected to grow by 314 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Hackham West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21stth percentile nationally

AreaSearch has identified a single project that is likely to impact the area, with key projects including the Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project, Pine Reserve Development - Aberfoyle Park, Noarlunga Residential Development, and Main South Road Duplication Stage 1 - Aldinga Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hackham West face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Hackham West has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented.

The unemployment rate was 14.6% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.1%. As of September 2025, 1,404 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 10.7% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation is lower at 47.0%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade notably high at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.7% versus the regional average of 7.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, while labour force increased by 2.9%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. National employment forecasts suggest a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.2% over ten years for Hackham West, based on its current employment mix.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released on June 30th, 2023, Hackham West had a median income among taxpayers of $38,675. The average income stood at $43,897. These figures are lower than the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 for Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since June 30th, 2023, current estimates would be approximately $42,078 (median) and $47,760 (average) as of September 2025. From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data released on June 21st, 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Hackham West all fall between the 1st and 3rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $400 - $799 earnings band captures 31.7% of the community (1,186 individuals), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 31.8%. The concentration of 42.7% in sub-$800 weekly brackets highlights economic challenges facing a significant portion of the community. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 80.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 3rd percentile nationally.

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

Hackham West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.9% houses and 20.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hackham West was at 24.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.6% and rented ones at 42.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. The median weekly rent figure in Hackham West was $238, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Hackham West's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 61.8 percent of all households, including 18.3 percent couples with children, 21.3 percent couples without children, and 20.3 percent single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.2 percent, with lone person households at 34.7 percent and group households comprising 3.8 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 8.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (7.5%) and certificates (34.2%). Educational participation is high, with 27.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.7% in primary education, 6.8% in secondary education, and 2.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows that as of 2019 there are 22 active public transport stops in Hackham West. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with 12 individual routes operating collectively to provide 886 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated excellent, with residents typically located 197 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 126 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Hackham West faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Private health cover stands at approximately 44% (~1662 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 49.1%. Nationally, this figure is 55.7%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 14.7 and 11.3% respectively. However, 52.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Adelaide's 62.9%. The area has 19.4% (725 people) aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Adelaide's 21.0%. Senior health outcomes present challenges similar to the general population's health profile.

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

Hackham West had a lower cultural diversity, with 88.1% citizens, 81.9% born in Australia, and 94.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 34.9%. Judaism was slightly overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (34.2%), Australian (30.4%), and Scottish (6.2%). German, Welsh, and Dutch groups showed notable differences: German was 5.1% in Hackham West vs 5.4% regionally, Welsh at 0.7% vs 0.8%, and Dutch at 1.7% vs 1.7%.

Hackham West's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Hackham West is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 12.6% of the population, while the 35-44 age group comprises 12.4%, which is smaller than in Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of children aged 0-4 has increased from 4.6% to 5.3%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hackham West's age structure. The number of people aged 75-84 is projected to increase by 76 individuals, rising from 209 to 286, a growth of 36%. Conversely, both the 5-14 and 65-74 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.