Onkaparinga Heights Suburb Renaming

Written By Carly Aherne

In April 2023, a significant milestone was reached in Adelaide’s southern growth corridor with the official renaming of part of Hackham to Onkaparinga Heights. This change marked more than just a new suburb boundary, it signalled the beginning of a long-term transformation, setting the foundation for a new masterplanned community in one of the region’s most elevated and strategically positioned locations.

The renaming was the result of a state-led consultation process, but the catalyst for the proposal came from YAS Property & Development, who recognised early that the area needed a renewed identity that better reflected its vision and future. With the land recently rezoned to support large-scale residential development, YAS advocated for a name that captured the landscape’s natural height, its connection to the Onkaparinga region, and its potential as a thriving new neighbourhood. The shift from “Hackham” to “Onkaparinga Heights” helps distinguish the new residential precinct from surrounding industrial and rural uses, improving long-term value and clarity for incoming residents as well as the broader community.

The new suburb forms an integral part of Adelaide’s planned growth, with thousands of new homes anticipated over the coming years. YAS’s early involvement, and leadership in driving the renaming process, has positioned them as a key contributor to the suburb’s evolution. Their commitment to place-making, high-quality design and community-focused development continues to shape the area’s identity as Onkaparinga Heights progresses toward becoming one of southern Adelaide’s most exciting new residential destinations.

With major planning underway and community engagement now shaping the next phases, the renaming represents the first chapter in a much larger story, one that YAS Property & Development is proud to lead.

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