Hackham West vs Noarlunga Centre
Noarlunga Centre scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noarlunga Centre (952) sits above Hackham West (946). Hackham West skews owner-occupied (56%), Noarlunga Centre runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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| Measure | Hackham West | Noarlunga Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $785,000 | – |
| Median unit | $205,920 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $293/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 51.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,620 | 203 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Noarlunga Centre edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 946). Hackham West also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hackham West vs Noarlunga Centre: common questions
Does Hackham West or Noarlunga Centre have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noarlunga Centre scores 952 vs 946 in Hackham West. 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 West or Noarlunga Centre?
Noarlunga Centre scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. 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.
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