Hackham West vs Onkaparinga Heights
Hackham West (median $785,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Onkaparinga Heights ($885,000). Over the past year, Hackham West (+23.4%) ran 14.1 percentage points ahead of Onkaparinga Heights (+9.3%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Hackham West | Onkaparinga Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $785,000 | $885,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.4% | +9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $680/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $238/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 946 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,620 | – |
| Median age | 41 | – |
| 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
Hackham West scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Hackham West is the lower entry point at $785,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Onkaparinga Heights delivers the better gross yield (4.00% vs 3.84%), but Hackham West has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Hackham West vs Onkaparinga Heights: common questions
Is Hackham West or Onkaparinga Heights cheaper to buy in?
Hackham West has the lower median house price at $785,000, roughly 11% below Onkaparinga Heights ($885,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Hackham West or Onkaparinga Heights?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham West grew +23.4% vs +9.3% in Onkaparinga Heights, a gap of 14.1 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.
Which is more walkable, Hackham West or Onkaparinga Heights?
Hackham West scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 West or Onkaparinga Heights?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.00% in Onkaparinga Heights vs 3.84% in Hackham West. 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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