Overall score
Hackham
38.3/100
Noarlunga Downs
35.5/100
Hackham vs Noarlunga Downs, SA Suburb Comparison
Hackham for retirees; Noarlunga Downs for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackhamNoarlunga Downs
Crime rate
Hackham
38.1 / 1k
Noarlunga Downs
43.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackham
96
Noarlunga Downs
89
Population
Hackham
4,491
Noarlunga Downs
4,031
Metric leadHackham 6Noarlunga Downs 42 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesHackham
- Best for familiesNoarlunga Downs
- Best for investmentNoarlunga Downs
- Best for best schoolsNoarlunga Downs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hackham | Noarlunga Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 35.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.0/100 | 77.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 43.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 34 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 43 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 3.9% |
| Population | 4,491 | 4,031 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Hackham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Noarlunga Downs is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hackham pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Noarlunga Downs is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and tree cover and green space.
Hackham suits investors more clearly, whereas Noarlunga Downs is the stronger match for retirees, families, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.