Hackney, 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 Hackney, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
| Locality | Hackney |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.91332 |
| Longitude | 138.61703 |
| Population | 583 |
| Density | 1166.0 /km² |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 47 m |
| Postcode | 5069 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 2 km northeast |
Hackney is a locality in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 583. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km², giving a population density of about 1166.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 47 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km northeast of Adelaide. Hackney is located at 34.9133°S, 138.6170°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5069.
Hackney unfolds as a quiet residential pocket, a place where the Adelaide Plains begin to soften their broad sweep. It lies 2.1 km north-east of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 48°T), and is situated 14.4 km south of Parafield Gardens. The land here, gently sloping towards the east, is a mosaic of neat suburban blocks interspersed with pockets of mature trees that hint at older plantings. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a pale, diffused light that seems to cling to the well-kept gardens and the muted colours of the houses, creating a sense of hushed repose. Sidewalks are shaded by the reliable spread of introduced species, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper that speaks of the prevailing climate.
Historically, Hackney's character is deeply connected to the broader agricultural development of the region, its land once part of the wider pastoral leases that stretched across the plains. While no longer a hub of primary production, its roots are evident in the enduring sense of space and the occasional grand old homestead that still stands, a silent sentinel against the march of suburban expansion. The local economy today is largely driven by its residential appeal, a desirable address for those seeking a calm haven within easy reach of the city's pulse, fostering a settled, family-oriented atmosphere where the rhythm of daily life is marked by school runs and the gentle hum of neighbourhood activity.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hackney, 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 Hackney, in The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters local government area.
Detailed location data for Hackney includes the postcode (5069), telephone area code (08), and local government area (The City Of Norwood Payneham And St Peters), 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 Hackney 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. |