Hackham vs Onkaparinga Hills
Hackham (median $800,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Onkaparinga Hills ($988,000). Over the past year, Hackham (+21.2%) ran 13.2 percentage points ahead of Onkaparinga Hills (+8%) on house-price growth.
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Hackham and Onkaparinga Hills side by side
| Measure | Hackham | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $800,000 | $988,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +21.2% | +8.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,491 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 40 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 606 mm | 606 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
Onkaparinga Hills scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Onkaparinga Hills (971) sits above Hackham (946). Onkaparinga Hills skews owner-occupied (95%), Hackham runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Hackham is the lower entry point at $800,000 median, 19% 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 2.84%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Onkaparinga Hills edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 946). Onkaparinga Hills also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hackham vs Onkaparinga Hills: common questions
Is Hackham or Onkaparinga Hills cheaper to buy in?
Hackham has the lower median house price at $800,000, roughly 19% below Onkaparinga Hills ($988,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hackham or Onkaparinga Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham grew +21.2% vs +8% in Onkaparinga Hills, a gap of 13.2 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 Onkaparinga Hills have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Onkaparinga Hills scores 971 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 Onkaparinga Hills?
Onkaparinga Hills scores 8/100 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 Onkaparinga Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.09% in Hackham vs 2.84% in Onkaparinga Hills. 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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