Hackham vs Old Noarlunga
Hackham (median $800,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Old Noarlunga ($899,000). Over the past year, Hackham (+21.2%) ran 29.5 percentage points ahead of Old Noarlunga (-8.3%) on house-price growth.
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Hackham and Old Noarlunga side by side
| Measure | Hackham | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $899,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.2% | -8.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $305/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 28 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,491 | 1,531 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 606 mm | 501 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.4°C | 27.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Old Noarlunga scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 28/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Noarlunga (964) sits above Hackham (946).
- For buyers
- Hackham is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hackham carries both higher gross yield (4.09% vs 3.35%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Old Noarlunga edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 946).
Hackham vs Old Noarlunga: common questions
Is Hackham or Old Noarlunga cheaper to buy in?
Hackham has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 11% below Old Noarlunga ($899,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hackham or Old Noarlunga?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham grew +21.2% vs -8.3% in Old Noarlunga, a gap of 29.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Hackham or Old Noarlunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Noarlunga scores 964 vs 946 in Hackham. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hackham or Old Noarlunga?
Old Noarlunga scores 28/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hackham or Old Noarlunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.09% in Hackham vs 3.35% in Old Noarlunga. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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