Hackham, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hackham, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Hackham |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14593 |
| Longitude | 138.53151 |
| Population | 3,884 |
| Density | 1789.9 /km² |
| Area | 2.2 km² |
| Elevation | 88 m |
| Postcode | 5163 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 25 km south-southwest |
Hackham is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,884. The locality covers an area of 2.2 km², giving a population density of about 1789.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 88 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Hackham is located at 35.1459°S, 138.5315°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5163.
Hackham unfolds across a gentle topography, a tapestry of ochre earth and scattered green, where the air carries the faint, dry scent of sun-baked grasses. It lies 2.8 km south of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.2 km south-south-east of Hallett Cove. The land here slopes with a quiet intention towards the coast, a subtle inclination that hints at the proximity of the vast Southern Ocean, though the water itself remains unseen, a rumour on the breeze. Here and there, stands of gum trees, their bark peeling in papery curls, punctuate the landscape, offering patches of shade that seem to shimmer in the persistent Adelaide Hills light. The roads, some paved and others still the colour of the soil they traverse, wind their way between properties, suggesting a deliberate, unhurried existence, where space is a given and the horizon stretches with a comforting breadth.
The story of Hackham is deeply entwined with the fertile plains that have long sustained its economy, a heritage rooted in agriculture and the cultivation of the land. For generations, vineyards have stretched their neat rows across the undulating terrain, yielding grapes that contribute to the renowned wines of the region, a legacy of meticulous tending and a deep understanding of the soil's bounty. This agricultural backbone has shaped the character of Hackham, fostering a sense of grounded practicality and a quiet pride in the fruits of labour. While the land itself remains central, the broader economic currents of the neighbouring coastal towns and the urban centres further afield also influence the rhythm of life here, creating a fascinating interplay between the rural and the more developed. The occasional glimpse of a weathered farmhouse, or the silhouette of a distant silo against the pale sky, serves as a constant reminder of Hackham's enduring connection to the earth.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hackham, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hackham, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Hackham includes the postcode (5163), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Onkaparinga), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hackham is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |