Hackham West, 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 West, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
| Locality | Hackham West |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Onkaparinga |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.14268 |
| Longitude | 138.51529 |
| Population | 3,464 |
| Density | 1723.4 /km² |
| Area | 2.0 km² |
| Elevation | 81 m |
| Postcode | 5163 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 25 km south-southwest |
Hackham West is a locality in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,464. The locality covers an area of 2.0 km², giving a population density of about 1723.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 81 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km south-southwest of Adelaide. Hackham West is located at 35.1427°S, 138.5153°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5163.
Hackham West unfolds across gently rolling plains, a landscape where the golden hues of dry grasses meet the muted greens of hardy scrub. It lies 2.7 km south-south-west of Morphett Vale, SA (from Morphett Vale, SA: bearing 206°T), and is situated 7.6 km south of Hallett Cove. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, dry warmth, tinged with the distant, almost imperceptible scent of sun-baked earth and perhaps a whisper of the nearby coast. Farm fences, often weathered and leaning, trace neat lines across the terrain, hinting at human endeavour against the sprawl of native vegetation. The sky here feels vast, an expansive canvas where clouds drift like slow-moving ships, their shadows gliding across the undulating ground in a silent, ever-changing ballet.
Historically, Hackham West's character is tied to the agricultural pursuits that shaped this region, its economy once rooted in the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock. Though the agricultural footprint has shifted, remnants of this past linger in the names of properties and the enduring connection to the land. The proximity to the coast, a mere stone's throw across the undulating terrain, imbues Hackham West with a subtle maritime influence, a gentle reminder of the ocean's presence that colours the local character. It’s a place where the quiet pace of rural life continues, a steady beat against the backdrop of a dynamic, ever-evolving South Australian landscape, and where the echoes of its pastoral heritage still resonate.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hackham West, 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 West, in the City Of Onkaparinga local government area.
Detailed location data for Hackham West 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 West 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. |