Median house price
$815k
+15% change
SA · Playford Council
Hillbank, 5112
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,289
Growth (1 yr)
-0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.0%
Median age
36
Median income
$1,813/wk
Employment rate
65.2%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$815,000
Languages at home
12.1%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Hindi, Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Playford Council, Hillbank is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Still within reach of the city while offering more breathing room, it suits those who want balance over bustle. Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street.
Dining is thinner on the ground than in busier metro pockets, so many residents head to neighbouring suburbs for a night out. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life. Buses are a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods.
Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs. Renewal is happening in measured doses, with new development complementing what is already there.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education, plus safety compared with similar metro suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Hillbank snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$590/wk
Population (ERP)
5,289
-0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
3.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#67
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
70th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
6th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
20th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 41.3/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3529th in Australia
- State rank
- 368th in SA
- Peer rank
- #67 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #267 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $815,000
- Median price change
- +14.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
5,289(June 2025)
-0.1% annual · +3.0% over 5 years · 6th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.0%
- Change in 1 year
- -4
- Change in 5 years
- +156
- Growth rank in SA
- 6th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,600), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,013
- Median age
- 36
- Median household income / week
- $1,813
- Dwelling vacancy
- 3.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 65 of 1,863
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,495
- Employment rate
- 65.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,794 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 300
- Against the person
- 43
- Against property
- 257
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 117 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.7th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 588
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.4%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental33
- Other Theft102
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury22
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
- Theft From Shop61
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 930
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 20th
School list
- Elizabeth East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 875 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 40% · 200 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Elizabeth Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 902 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 38% · 249 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Pinnacle CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1049 · 68th percentile · LBOTE 86% · 993 students · Top SEA quarter 26% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary Magdalene's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 958 · 28th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 185 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 53 Main North Rd - East side
- Stop 54 Main North Rd - North East side
- Stop 54A Bungarra St - South side
- Stop 55 Main North Rd - North East side
- Stop 60 Highfield Dr - West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 fast food · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 28 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 34/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.4
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.8
Food & drink(2)
- OportoFast food
Lot 92 Main North Road, Hillbank
- SubwayFast food
Shopping(1)
- On The RunConvenience store
Lot 92 Main North Road, Hillbank
Sport & outdoors(4)
- Park (2)
- Playground
- Elizabeth Pistol ClubSports field
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(20)
20 bus stops
Other(4)
- Happywash HillbankCar wash
Lot 92 Main North Road, Hillbank
- Common (2)
- Parking (3)
- BPPetrol station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Lyell McEwin Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 341
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 64.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 28 proposals
July 2026
- Tree damaging activity - Significant tree4 HENRYK DR HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Deck with associated privacy screening (Retrospective)11 WINDSOR CT HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Change in use from shop to supported accommodation and alterations and additions to existing building with car parking.8 BOGAN RD HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation5 KOSMINA CR HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
June 2026
- Ancillary Accommodation10 HONEYSUCKLE DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Carport6 ASHWOOD BVD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, combined fence and retaining walls and associated earthworks42 HONEYSUCKLE DR HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Verandah and carport19 BUNGARRA ST HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
May 2026
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling, Retaining Wall and associated earthworks1 KOSMINA CR HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Construction of a Verandah40 MARIAN CR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Internal wall(s) removal (consulting rooms)6 BOGAN RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Upper storey dwelling addition18 PRELUDE CCT HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
April 2026
- Concrete Retaining Wall up to 2.6m11 CAMBRIDGE TCE HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah10 HILLTOP BVD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Conversion of outbuilding to carport/garage81 HIGHFIELD DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah46 PACIFIC BVD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Carport1 GRANDVIEW DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding25 MODRA CCT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah37 HIGHVIEW DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Tree Damaging Activity , removal of two regulated trees.21 PACIFIC BVD HILLBANK SA 5112Under Assessment
- Verandah11 WILLIAMS RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
February 2026
- Swim spa and safety barrier & verandah109 HIGHFIELD DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Tree damaging activity14 KOSMINA CR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah11 SERENITY WAY HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah7 MATIC CT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Construction of a VerandahLOT 44 NORWAY AV HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
January 2026
- Outbuilding (shed)10 GREEN CR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Retaining wall with fence above retaining wall above 2.1 metres and steps.LOT 44 NORWAY AV HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Tree Damaging Activity - Removal of 1x Significant tree1 CHRISTINE AV HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Change of use (existing part of the Shed will be used for storage of garden tools and the rest will be used for home activity - hairdressing for family and friends)4 KAREDA CT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding (shed)24 ANNETTE RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
November 2025
- Deck to rear of dwelling and extension to height of fence on southern boundary31 BROOKER DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed)19 KAREDA CT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition10 GREEN CR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
October 2025
- Construction of a Verandah2 HILLBANK RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
September 2025
- Two Storey Detached Dwelling, Retaining Walls and Associated Earthworks7 ANNETTE RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Construction of a verandah23 HONEYSUCKLE DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah38 MARIAN CR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah16 ALDERWOOD CT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Repair front of house & verandah damaged caused by vehicle impact13 GRANDVIEW DR HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of an outbuilding (shed)14 WHITFORD RD HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Verandah3 HAMMOND CL HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
- Upper Storey Extension28 HOLYOAKE CT HILLBANK SA 5112Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
2 heritage places
- Former Little Para Wesleyan Church CemeteryLot 72 Williams Road HILLBANKLocal heritage
- House2A Bogan Road HILLBANKLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 32.3%Labor 67.7%
2.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.6 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- HillbankLabor 67.1% · Coalition 32.9% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Elizabeth EastLabor 68.0% · Coalition 32.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Elizabeth GroveLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Elizabeth ValeLabor 67.2% · Coalition 32.8% TPP (2025)1.9 km away
- Elizabeth SouthLabor 71.7% · Coalition 28.3% TPP (2025)2.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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