Hackham (SA)

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According to assessments of recent ABS demographic releases for the wider region and new addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the population of the suburb of Hackham is approximately 4,987 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 496 residents (11.0%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 4,491 people. This variation is calculated from a resident population of 4,979, determined by Districts using the latest ABS ERP data from June 2025 and 217 validated new addresses added since the Census. The resulting population density stands at 957 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical figures recorded in other locations analyzed by Districts. The 11.0% expansion in the suburb of Hackham since the 2021 Census outpaced the SA3 area (5.8%) and the SA4 region, establishing it as a local growth frontrunner. The main contributor to these demographic gains was interstate migration, which accounted for approximately of the overall increase in recent times.

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The employment landscape in Hackham features a mix of white and blue collar jobs with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of 6.1%, and an estimated employment growth of 6.6% over the previous year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, the local workforce totals 2,456 individuals, and the area's unemployment rate stands at 3.8%, which is 2.2 percentage points higher than the Greater Adelaide rate, while workforce participation is slightly below the regional standard at 63.3% versus Greater Adelaide's 66.6%. Census data indicates that only 7.5% of residents worked from home, though this figure should be interpreted with consideration of the broader impacts of Covid-19 lockdown measures.

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Compiled postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that taxpayers in the suburb of Hackham recorded a median income of $47,798 and an average income of $54,252. These figures are below the national average and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a 10.17% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year yields estimated values of approximately $52,659 for the median and $59,769 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census places individual, family, and household incomes in the area between the 10th and 13th percentiles nationally. The largest income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 31.6% of residents (1,575 people), which matches the wider region where of taxpayers fall into this range. Affordability pressures are high, with residents retaining only of their income, placing the area in the th percentile for disposable income.

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The housing stock in Hackham at the time of the latest Census consisted of 87.5% detached houses and 12.6% alternative housing types, such as apartments and semi-detached properties, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across metropolitan Adelaide. The home ownership rate was lower than the metropolitan average at 28.0%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (48.0%) or rented (24.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,300 was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $297 compared to the metropolitan average of $320. On a national level, housing costs in the area are lower than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for rent.

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Families make up the majority of households at 64.9%, consisting of couples with children (22.0%), couples without children (25.3%), and single-parent households (16.4%). The remaining 35.1% are non-family households, which are mostly single-person households (32.1%) along with group households (3.2%). The median household size of 2.3 individuals is slightly smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

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Tertiary qualification rates in the area are low, with 11.3% of residents holding a university degree compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 8.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.1%. Technical and vocational training is highly represented, with 43.8% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas (8.8%) and certificate-level qualifications (35.0%).

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 21 active bus stops within the suburb of Hackham. These stops service 6 distinct routes, which accommodate 283 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly rated, with residents living an average of 199 meters from the nearest stop. Commuting patterns reflect the residential nature of the area, with 92% of workers traveling by car. Households own an average of 1.3 vehicles. A small proportion of residents (7.5%) worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related working arrangements.

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Based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates, local health indicators point to notable challenges across both younger and older demographics, while the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at approximately 48% of the population (~2,417 people). This is lower than the Greater Adelaide level of 52.7% and the national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity metrics are lower than average, with 81.0% of the population born in Australia, 89.2% holding citizenship, and 94.6% using only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 35.5% of residents. The most notable statistical variance is in Judaism, which is practiced by 0.1% of the population, matching the 0.1% rate recorded across Greater Adelaide.

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The median age of 39 years matches the Greater Adelaide average of 39 and is close to the national median of 38. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, the 75 - 84 age group is overrepresented at 8.9%, while the 45 - 54 age group is underrepresented at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has increased from 13.8% to 15.2%, and the 75 to 84 bracket has risen from 7.7% to 8.9%, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.1% to 9.5%. Demographic projections to 2041 indicate significant shifts, with the cohort aged and over expected to grow by , adding residents to total while the to group is projected to grow by , adding residents.

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Hackham currently has an estimated 299 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 159 children aged 0-2 and 106 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 360 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 440. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.