Hackham West
SA 5163 • Greater Adelaide
About Hackham West
Hackham West is a suburban locality in Adelaide's southern urban corridor, located approximately 28 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga — South Australia's most populous council area. With a population of 3,620 and a median age of 41, the suburb offers affordable suburban living on the southern fringe of metropolitan Adelaide. Median household income is below the state average, reflecting the area's predominantly working-class and mixed-income character, with a notable Aboriginal community forming part of the local identity.
Hackham West is a quiet, residential suburb bordered by Hackham to the east and the broader Onkaparinga district to the south, with access to regional parks and natural bushland typical of the southern Adelaide Hills foothills. The nearby Noarlunga Centre provides the main retail and services hub for residents, while the Seaford and Noarlunga Centre train stations on the Seaford Line connect the area to Adelaide's CBD in under 40 minutes. Local schools, affordable housing, and access to the McLaren Vale wine region to the south make it an accessible choice for families and first-home buyers.
Hackham West falls under postcode 5163 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hurtle Vale electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Bus Route 751, 752 — Noarlunga Centre (train interchange) 10-15 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Southern Expressway provides direct freeway access to CBD; Southern Cross Route also available
Most errands require a car; limited walkable retail within the suburb itself
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Collins Parade
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50 Glynville Drive
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78 Melsetter Road
Housing 2021 Census
314 state housing + 32 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 254
- 2. Philippines 37
- 3. New Zealand 35
- 4. Scotland 30
- 5. Germany 23
- 6. Netherlands 22
- 7. United States 13
- 8. India 12
- 9. Poland 12
- 10. China 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)