Overall score
Hackham
52.8/100
Old Noarlunga
39.8/100
Hackham vs Old Noarlunga, SA suburb comparison
Hackham for families and investment; Old Noarlunga for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackhamOld Noarlunga
Crime rate
Hackham
42.7 / 1k
Old Noarlunga
82.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackham
93
Old Noarlunga
60
Population
Hackham
4,491
Old Noarlunga
1,531
Metric leadHackham 8Old Noarlunga 2across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesHackham
- Best for investmentHackham
- Best for best valueHackham
- Best for best schoolsOld Noarlunga
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 | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.8/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.4/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 42.7 / 1k | 82.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 15 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 93 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 32 | 25 |
| Population | 4,491 | 1,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hackham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Old Noarlunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Hackham pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Old Noarlunga is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Choose Hackham if you are weighing families and investors; lean toward Old Noarlunga for households prioritising schools.