Hackham West vs Onkaparinga Hills
Hackham West (median $785,000) is roughly 21% cheaper to buy into than Onkaparinga Hills ($988,000). Over the past year, Hackham West (+23.4%) ran 15.4 percentage points ahead of Onkaparinga Hills (+8%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Hackham West | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $785,000 | $988,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +23.4% | +8.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $530/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 95.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 4.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 971 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,620 | 2,610 |
| Median age | 41 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 606 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°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
Hackham West scores higher on walkability (10/100 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 West (946). Onkaparinga Hills skews owner-occupied (95%), Hackham West runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Hackham West is the lower entry point at $785,000 median, 21% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Hackham West carries both higher gross yield (3.84% 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 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hackham West vs Onkaparinga Hills: common questions
Is Hackham West or Onkaparinga Hills cheaper to buy in?
Hackham West has the lower median house price at $785,000, roughly 21% 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 West or Onkaparinga Hills?
Over the past 12 months, Hackham West grew +23.4% vs +8% in Onkaparinga Hills, a gap of 15.4 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 West 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 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 Onkaparinga Hills?
Hackham West scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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 Hills?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.84% in Hackham West 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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