Hackham West, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Hackham WestAdelaide, South Australia |
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| Postcode(s) | 5163 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 25 km (16 mi) S of Adelaide city centre | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Onkaparinga | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Southern Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| County | Adelaide | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Reynell | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Kingston (2011) | ||||||||||||||
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Hackham West is a friendly suburb located south of Adelaide in South Australia. It's part of the City of Onkaparinga, a local government area.
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A Look Back: Hackham West's History
Hackham West has been a suburb for about 30 years. Before that, it was mostly countryside. There were farms and vineyards where grapes grew.
Where is Hackham West?
Hackham West is located between two main roads. The Southern Expressway is to its west. Main South Road is to its east.
To the north, Beach Road forms a boundary. Honeypot Road marks the southern edge of the suburb.
Community Life in Hackham West
Residents of Hackham West can read local news. The Southern Times Messenger is a local newspaper. Bigger newspapers like The Advertiser are also available.
Schools in Hackham West
Hackham West Primary School is a local school. It is located on Glynville Drive.
Hackham West Community Centre
The Hackham West Community Centre opened in 1982. The City of Onkaparinga owns the building. However, local residents manage the centre. They also run its daily activities. You can find it at the corner of Majorca Road and Warsaw Crescent.
Things to Do in Hackham West
1st Hackham Scout Group
The 1st Hackham Scout Group is on Roberts Road. It has been active since 1978. Many children have learned new skills here. They have been guided by Joey, Cub, and Scout Leaders.
Some Scouts have attended Jamborees. These are big Scout gatherings across Australia. Some have even earned the Queen Scout award. This is the highest award in Scouting.
Parks and Green Spaces
Hackham West has many parks. These green spaces are spread throughout the suburb. The largest park is between Warsaw Crescent, Oslo Crescent, and Amsterdam Road.
Another long, narrow park runs from Beach Road to Honeypot Road. Warsaw Road crosses it in the middle. There is also a park from Amsterdam Road to Honeypot Road. Olympia Crescent and Lieden Court connect to it.
A good-sized open space is accessible from Oslo Crescent. You can also get there from Bodo Court and Hamar Court. Many parks have playgrounds. Some also have picnic areas for families.
Getting Around Hackham West
Main Roads in Hackham West
Main South Road serves Hackham West. It connects the suburb to areas north and south of Adelaide. Beach Road and Honeypot Road are also important. They form the northern and southern borders.
Public Transport in Hackham West
Hackham West has bus services. A private company called South Link runs them. The government provides funding for these buses.
Bus service 743 runs every day of the week. Bus service 744 runs a few times on weekdays. These services are part of the Adelaide Metro system.
Hackham West once had a railway station. It was on the old Willunga railway line. The station had a raised platform for passengers. However, the line was removed in 1972. The station is no longer used.
Bicycle Paths in Hackham West
A bicycle path goes north to south through the suburb. It follows the route of the old railway line. There is also another bike path. It runs next to the Southern Expressway.
