Hackham - Onkaparinga Hills

The typical resident is 41, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 21.1% of the population, a figure that has risen by 7.7 percentage points since 2011.

Most residents were born in Australia (77.6%), and the proportion of people born overseas is well below the national average at 18.3%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

Only 4.9% of people use a language other than English at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%. Very few residents speak little or no English.

A large majority of the community reports having no religion, at 58.0%. This is far above the national figure and represents a 24 percentage point increase since 2011.

Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 11.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the share of residents who completed Year 12 rose by 8.9 percentage points since 2011 to reach 45.6%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,355, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11.3% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, although this has risen since 2011.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in most areas, with 36.4% of people reporting one. Mental health conditions are also more frequent, affecting 12.3% of residents.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.8% of people providing unpaid care and 28.0% caring for children. A higher share of residents have served in the Defence Force compared to most areas.

There are 144 First Nations people in the area. Their unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 17.8% of households. About a quarter of all residents live alone.

The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 91.1% of homes. These are typically large, with 89.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms.

Most people drive to work, and 37.3% of homes have two vehicles. Public transport access is limited, with a much longer walk to the nearest stop than in most areas.

The community is relatively stable, as the share of people who moved in the last five years is lower than most areas. Only 3.6% of residents are recent arrivals from overseas.

The unemployment rate is 5.9%, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, or retail trade.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. However, the population has grown by 6.4% since 2021.

The area receives an average annual rainfall of 614mm, which is far above the state average. Its average maximum temperature is lower than most other areas.

Most residents can walk to a park within 15 minutes, but far fewer can reach a school or health service in the same time. The overall walkability is rated as somewhat walkable.