Hackham
With household income in the 22.3rd percentile nationally and a SEIFA IRSAD decile of 2, Hackham sits in the lower advantage tier by most socioeconomic measures, yet its median house price rose 16.7% in a single year, from $660,000 in early 2025 to $770,500 by early 2026. That gap between low income rank and fast price growth reflects a suburb in early-stage transition. Population is growing at 0.85% annually, driven mainly by internal migration averaging 85 new residents per year, and the gentrification score of 30 marks the area as showing early signs. The housing stock is predominantly separate houses at 87.5%, which is unusually high compared to the broader SA mix.
Population
4,491
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,158/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
34
Median House
$770K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price of $770,500 in 1Q 2026 represents a 16.7% gain from $660,000 in 1Q 2025, a sharp one-year move that points to compressed supply meeting rising demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.9%, just below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is 87.5% separate houses, with semi-detached dwellings at 12.4% and apartments at just 0.2%, so buyers are almost entirely purchasing detached homes. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 68.8%, and four-plus bedrooms account for 19.1%, meaning the suburb suits families more than singles. At 48.1% under mortgage, this is firmly a mortgage-belt area where the majority of residents are still paying off their homes rather than owning outright at 28.1%.
For Buyers
The median house price of $770,500 in 1Q 2026 represents a 16.7% gain from $660,000 in 1Q 2025, a sharp one-year move that points to compressed supply meeting rising demand. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 25.9%, just below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is 87.5% separate houses, with semi-detached dwellings at 12.4% and apartments at just 0.2%, so buyers are almost entirely purchasing detached homes. Three-bedroom dwellings dominate at 68.8%, and four-plus bedrooms account for 19.1%, meaning the suburb suits families more than singles. At 48.1% under mortgage, this is firmly a mortgage-belt area where the majority of residents are still paying off their homes rather than owning outright at 28.1%.
For Investors
The rental market here is modest but stable. Weekly rent averages $297, and the renter share of 23.9% is below the national average, indicating an owner-occupier-dominated market. The vacancy rate of 4.0% is elevated, suggesting rental supply exceeds current demand, which tempers near-term yield expectations. Against the $770,500 median, the $297 weekly rent implies a gross yield near 2.0%, lower than comparable regional SA markets. Development activity is active with 29 applications lodged in the past 12 months, including warehouse and ancillary accommodation works, pointing to commercial as well as residential growth. Net internal migration of 85 persons per year and a 16.7% price rise over one year provide the stronger investment case than yield alone, because population inflow is sustaining demand.
Development Activity
Total DAs
285
Last 12 Months
34
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+25.9%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hackham iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hackham East Primary School
U, R-6 · 217 students
Demographics
The median age of 40 matches the national figure exactly, though the suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 7.8 points and the working-age share falling 3.1 points over the past decade. University qualifications reach only 15.5%, which is 14.6 percentage points below the national rate, consistent with the SEIFA IEO decile of 2 for education and occupation. Overseas-born residents make up 19.0%, which is 2.6 points below the national figure, and ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (2,189), Scottish (470), and German (363). Average household size is 2.3, slightly below the national figure, and 28.3% of families are couples without children. The low university rate and high community and personal services employment share reflect a suburban working-class profile rather than a professional knowledge-economy base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.5%
Houses
12.4%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Hackham's housing profile is dominated by owner-occupiers and mortgaged families. Outright ownership at 28.1% and mortgage holders at 48.1% together account for more than three-quarters of dwellings, while renters at 23.9% are a minority. Separate houses make up 87.5% of all dwellings, well above state and national averages, which means the suburb offers very little apartment or unit stock. The bedroom profile skews toward family sizes, with 68.8% being three-bedroom and 19.1% being four-plus bedroom homes. Median price reached $770,500 in 1Q 2026, up from $660,000 a year earlier, a 16.7% gain. Housing stress indicators are benign: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.9% and the rent-to-income ratio of 25.6% both fall below the 30% stress threshold, meaning repayments are manageable relative to local incomes despite the significant price appreciation.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$297
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$613
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.0%
Unoccupied
77
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.3%
Couples, no children
3,303
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 26.4% of workers (298 employed), nearly triple the share of the next sector, Construction at 9.8% (110 workers), followed by Retail at 8.2% and Education at 7.5%. The occupation breakdown reflects this: Community and Personal Services leads with 336 workers, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 245 and Labourers at 224, with Professionals at only 198. This occupational mix explains the income rank: household weekly income of $1,158 places the suburb at the 22.3rd percentile nationally. Unemployment sits at 7.9%, above the national rate, and the participation rate is 50.9%, partly because 1,457 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the aging trajectory and a lower university-educated workforce. Real income grew 4.6% over the decade, a modest gain. SEIFA IRSD decile 3 and IRSAD decile 2 confirm this is a below-average advantage area nationally.
Unemployment
4.9%
Labour Force
3,998
Unemployed
195
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.5%
Part-time
32.6%
Participation
50.9%
Employed
1,743
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.5%
Postgraduate
2.1%
Born Overseas
19.0%
Dwellings
1,825
Transport to Work
Hackham is almost entirely car-dependent: 89.9% of employed residents drive to work and only 3.4% use public transport, well below the national average, indicating limited transit options. The suburb has no schools recorded in the dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring areas such as Onkaparinga council's broader network. Crime totals 215 incidents, giving a rate of 47.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that warrants context against SA state averages. Housing stress is within manageable bounds, with rent-to-income at 25.6% and mortgage-to-income at 25.9%, both below the 30% stress threshold. The IRSAD decile of 2 places the suburb in the lower advantage tier nationally, though the improving affordability trend and rising prices suggest conditions are gradually shifting. Volunteering participation is 12.6%, and 9.9% of residents need daily assistance, somewhat above the national baseline, linked to the higher senior share.
Drive
89.9%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.85%/yr
(+63 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation growth is steady at 0.85% annually, adding roughly 63 persons per year, and the SA2-level count reached 7,376 by 2025, up from 7,261 in 2023. The medium forecast projects 7,617 by 2031, representing continued gradual expansion. Internal migration is the primary driver, averaging 85 net new residents per year, while overseas migration adds a further 34. Over ten years, population grew 7.1%, and the affordability trend has been improving, with the affordability ratio falling from 50.1% in 2011 to 44.9% in 2021. The gentrification score of 30 and stage of early signs reflect the combination of population inflow, rent growth of 15.4%, and a 12% population rise since 2011. The young-adult share fell 2.6 points while the senior share rose 7.8 points, indicating that incoming residents tend to be older families and downsizers rather than younger renters.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+34
Net Internal / yr
+85
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +12% since 2011, Net internal migration +85/yr, Accelerating: -3% → 16%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
215
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
47.9
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hackham compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hackham a good suburb to live in?
Hackham offers affordable housing relative to metropolitan Adelaide, with a mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.9% below the 30% stress threshold. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 2 places it in the lower advantage tier nationally, but the 16.7% price rise in a single year and steady population growth of 0.85% annually signal improving conditions for owner-occupiers.
What is the median house price in Hackham?
The median house price was $770,500 in 1Q 2026, up 16.7% from $660,000 in 1Q 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300. The stock is 87.5% separate houses, so buyers are almost exclusively purchasing detached homes, with limited unit or apartment options at 0.2% of dwellings.
What schools are in Hackham?
No schools are recorded within the Hackham boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in the surrounding Onkaparinga council area. The local university qualification rate of 15.5% is 14.6 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting the workforce profile rather than school availability.
Is Hackham safe?
Hackham recorded 215 total crime incidents, giving a rate of 47.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure should be compared against SA state averages for full context. The suburb scores SEIFA IRSD decile 3 nationally, placing it in the lower third for relative advantage, which typically correlates with higher crime rates than more affluent areas.
Is Hackham good for property investment?
The 16.7% price growth from $660,000 to $770,500 over one year is a strong capital growth signal. However, weekly rent of $297 against the $770,500 median implies a gross yield near 2.0%, and the 4.0% vacancy rate is elevated. Net internal migration of 85 persons per year supports demand, making the investment case stronger for capital growth than for yield.
How is Hackham's population changing?
The SA2-level population reached 7,376 in 2025, growing at 0.85% annually or about 63 persons per year. Internal migration averaging 85 residents per year is the primary driver, with overseas migration adding 34 more. Medium forecasts project 7,617 residents by 2031. The suburb is aging, with the senior share up 7.8 points over the past decade.
How much development is happening in Hackham?
There were 29 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including a 25-warehouse industrial complex, ancillary accommodation, and residential additions. This level of commercial and residential activity, combined with a 16.7% price rise and gentrification score of 30, suggests the area is attracting investor and developer interest above what its SEIFA decile 2 standing would predict.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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