Overall score
Hackham
38.3/100
Onkaparinga Hills
36.4/100
Hackham vs Onkaparinga Hills, SA Suburb Comparison
Hackham for investment and schools; Onkaparinga Hills for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
HackhamOnkaparinga Hills
Crime rate
Hackham
38.1 / 1k
Onkaparinga Hills
3.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hackham
96
Onkaparinga Hills
9
Population
Hackham
4,491
Onkaparinga Hills
2,610
Metric leadHackham 8Onkaparinga Hills 21 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesOnkaparinga Hills
- Best for investmentHackham
- Best for best schoolsHackham
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 | Onkaparinga Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.3/100 | 36.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 75.0/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.1 / 1k | 3.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 4 |
| Walkability | 75.0/100 | 6.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 96 | 9 |
| Planning activity | 37 | 50 |
| Green cover | 3.2% | 1.0% |
| Population | 4,491 | 2,610 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Hackham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Onkaparinga Hills is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks. Onkaparinga Hills sits among greener hillside streets, while Hackham keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Hackham tends to lead on housing affordability, public transport access, and walkability, while Onkaparinga Hills stands out for a quieter safety profile and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Hackham the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Onkaparinga Hills.
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.