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Hackham West, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Hackham West is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 3,464. Elevation: 266 ft (81 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,464 Population 4/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$16,765 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,765 median income, 11.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$134,000 home value, $670/mo rent

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About Hackham West

Hackham West is an outer southern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of Onkaparinga.

People

Population3,464
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$16,765
Per Capita$16,765
Unemployment11.4%

Housing

C
Home Value$134,000
Rent$670
Ownership57.2%
Housing Units1,386

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Population3,464
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Coordinates-35.1431°, 138.5144°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,765
Median Age41.0 years

About Hackham West

Hackham West is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 3,464. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet (81 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Hackham West has a population of 3,464 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,464
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hackham West vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hackham West is $16,765, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,765 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $322, 78% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 329 business establishments.

Income: Hackham West vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,765
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,765
Avg Weekly Wage$322

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)329

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hackham West is $134,000, 52% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below the national average of $1,163). 57.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,386 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,000
52% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership57.2%
Owner-Occupied57.2%
Renter-Occupied42.8%
Housing Units1,386

Property Tax

Climate in Hackham West

Hackham West has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.2° / 28.5° 18.4
Feb 22.3°C / 72°F 16.9° / 27.7° 54.2
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 25.8° 19.7
Apr 18°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22.4° 37.2
May 15°C / 59°F 11.5° / 18.4° 56.4
Jun 12.4°C / 54°F 9.2° / 15.5° 61.1
Jul 11.8°C / 53°F 8.7° / 14.8° 66.1
Aug 12.3°C / 54°F 8.8° / 15.8° 59.1
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 10.3° / 18.6° 44.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 11.6° / 21.6° 30.1
Nov 19.1°C / 66°F 13.7° / 24.5° 21.2
Dec 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 23.7
Hackham West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-35.1431°N, 138.5144°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 117 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 31 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 63 km
Oct 27, 1995 69 km WSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.8 142 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 30 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 139 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 96 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 19 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 104 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 123 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 32 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 149 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 63 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 47 km
Jun 12, 2007 26 km E of Angaston, Australia M2.5 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in Warmest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in Coldest
July 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Wettest
August 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in

Hackham West has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 52°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Hackham West

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hackham West Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hackham West

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Hackham West

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Carrick Hill
Charles Sturt Museum
Gamble Cottage-National Trust
James Bassett School-National Trust
Marion Historic Village Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
South Australian Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Uniting Church in Australia History Centre
Unley Museum
Vickers Vimy Exhibition
Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum
Willunga Slate National Trust Museum
Winns Bakehouse - National Trust
Winns Bakehouse Museum

Libraries in Hackham West

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aldinga Library0.0
Aldinga Public Library0.0
Barr Smith Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
Blackwood Library0.0
Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Flinders University Central Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Noarlunga Library0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Seaford Library0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Sturt Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
West Torrens Library0.0
Woodcroft Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hackham West

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Brickworks Market
Myponga Markets
Willunga Farmers Market

Veterinaries in Hackham West

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hackham Veterinary Centre

Breweries in Hackham West

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Kick Back Brewery
Penny Red Brewery..
Smiling Samoyed Brewery
Yellow Matter
Yellow Matter

Stadiums & Teams in Hackham West

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Airports Near Hackham West

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Ardrossan Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh International Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Penneshaw AirportPEASmall Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hackham West

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
New Apostolic Church Hackham West-Adelaide
Onkaparinga Chapel - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hackham West

What is the population of Hackham West?

Hackham West has a population of 3,464 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Hackham West expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,765, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $134,000 (52% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hackham West?

Hackham West enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Hackham West?

The job market in Hackham West faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.4% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $322. There are 329 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hackham West?

The median home value in Hackham West is $134,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $670. The homeownership rate is 57.2%.

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