Hill River SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hill River, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hill River SA is 98 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hill River is $700 per week ($36,400 per year). Median rent in Hill River is $220 per week ($953 per month). Hill River has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Hill River has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hill River is $1,647.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hill River in 2024-25, a rate of 10 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hill River Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hill River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$700/wk
$36,400 per year
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Median Rent
$220/wk
$953 per month
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Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,647/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hill River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 46.2% (48) Female 53.8% (56)

Population Density

0.9
people per km²
98 people · 108.8 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Hill River Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hill River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
87.0% 20 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
13.0% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hill River Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hill River Religion

No Religion
36.1%
Catholic
26.5%
Uniting Church
10.8%
Anglican
8.4%
Christian (other)
7.2%
Not stated
7.2%
Lutheran
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hill River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
24.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hill River Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 33 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 17 people
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Not in labour force
24.2% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hill River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
31.0%
Bachelor Degree
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hill River Occupation

Managers
32.3%
Professionals
19.4%
Clerical & Administrative
16.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.9%
Community & Personal Service
9.7%
Labourers
9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hill River Field of Study

Management & Commerce
32.1%
Society & Culture
25.0%
Education
17.9%
Agriculture & Environment
14.3%
Engineering
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hill River Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hill River Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
10.7%
$800-$999/wk
25.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.3%
$4,000+/wk
28.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hill River Marital Status

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Married
64.1% 50
↔️
Separated
3.8% 3
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Never married
32.1% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hill River Ancestry

Australian
43.2%
English
28.0%
German
15.2%
Scottish
4.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.2%
Irish
3.2%
Indian
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hill River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Catholic
37.5%
Vocational Education
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hill River Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
1.7% 3
No need for assistance
98.3% 176

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hill River Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.4% 23
Not a volunteer
67.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hill River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
91.4%
Walked only
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hill River Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.4%
2 vehicles
42.3%
3 vehicles
23.1%
4+ vehicles
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hill River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
10.3%
3 bedrooms
58.6%
4 bedrooms
31.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hill River Population Mobility

7.8%
moved in the last year
16.1%
moved in the last 5 years
3.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
72.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hill River Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
173
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hill River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
14
Arthritis
4
Asthma
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hill River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.3%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$300-$399/wk
10.4%
$500-$649/wk
6.3%
$650-$799/wk
12.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
14.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hill River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
37.8%
Couple — no children
29.3%
Couple — no children under 15
26.8%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hill River Military Service

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Previously served
5.2% 4
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Never served
94.8% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hill River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 10
Did not provide
86.1% 62

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hill River Children Ever Born

No children
46.2%
3 children
53.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hill River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.5%
5–14 hours
38.5%
15–29 hours
14.1%
30+ hours
12.8%
Did not do domestic work
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hill River Household Size

1 person
10.7%
2 persons
53.6%
3 persons
25.0%
4 persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hill River Where Residents Moved From

Same address
83
Moved from SA
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hill River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
75.0%
Step family — no other children
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hill River Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Hill River Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,625/wk
Median Rent $220/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hill River

≈ $7,042/month
Median rent $220/wk
Left after rent $1,405/wk
Rent share 13.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Hill River vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hill River

What is the population of Hill River SA?

The population of Hill River SA is 98 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Hill River?

The median personal income in Hill River SA is $700 per week, or $36,400 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.

How much is rent in Hill River?

Median rent in Hill River SA is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 13.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hill River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hill River SA is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hill River?

The median age in Hill River SA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hill River a good suburb to live in?

Hill River is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 98.The median income is $700/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40590. All dollar figures in AUD.