Hilltown SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hilltown SA is 42 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilltown is $900 per week ($46,800 per year). Median rent in Hilltown is $165 per week ($715 per month). Hilltown has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Hilltown has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilltown is $1,300.

There were 1 recorded offences in Hilltown in 2024-25, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Hilltown Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Hilltown Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$900/wk
$46,800 per year
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Median Rent
$165/wk
$715 per month
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Median Age
38years
Same as than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hilltown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 61.9% (26) Female 38.1% (16)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
42 people · 92.3 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Hilltown Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hilltown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
66.7% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
33.3% 4 dwellings

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

Hilltown Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Hilltown Religion

No Religion
43.6%
Uniting Church
20.5%
Catholic
15.4%
Christian (other)
12.8%
Not stated
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilltown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
57.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
28.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Hilltown Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 13 people
Employed part-time
38.5% 10 people
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Not in labour force
11.5% 3 people

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

Hilltown Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
46.2%
Bachelor Degree
30.8%
Certificate III/IV
23.1%

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

Hilltown Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Professionals
42.9%

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

Hilltown Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
54.5%
Management & Commerce
45.5%

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

Hilltown Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilltown Weekly Household Income

$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
50.0%
$4,000+/wk
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hilltown Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 19
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Divorced
7.9% 3
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Never married
42.1% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilltown Ancestry

Australian
31.6%
English
29.8%
German
12.3%
Scottish
12.3%
Other
8.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilltown School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
66.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
33.3%

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

Hilltown Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 68

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

Hilltown Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 9
Not a volunteer
72.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilltown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hilltown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
78.6%
Did not go to work
21.4%

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

Hilltown Car Ownership

1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
41.7%
3 vehicles
25.0%
4+ vehicles
16.7%

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

Hilltown Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
40.0%
3 bedrooms
45.0%
4 bedrooms
15.0%

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

Hilltown Population Mobility

10.0%
moved in the last year
26.2%
moved in the last 5 years
78.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilltown Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
58
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilltown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10

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

Hilltown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
24.0%
$650-$799/wk
12.0%
$800-$999/wk
16.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilltown Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
61.1%
Couple — no children
27.8%
One parent — children under 15
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilltown Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 32

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilltown Children Ever Born

No children
42.9%
3 children
57.1%

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

Hilltown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
45.5%
5–14 hours
15.2%
15–29 hours
24.2%
Did not do domestic work
15.2%

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

Hilltown Household Size

1 person
31.8%
2 persons
31.8%
4 persons
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hilltown Where Residents Moved From

Same address
36
Moved from SA
5

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

Hilltown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hilltown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Hilltown Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,437/wk
Median Rent $165/wk
Rent-to-Income 11.5%

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

If you earn X in Hilltown

≈ $6,227/month
Median rent $165/wk
Left after rent $1,272/wk
Rent share 11.5%

Hilltown vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Frequently Asked Questions About Hilltown

What is the population of Hilltown SA?

The population of Hilltown SA is 42 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Hilltown?

The median personal income in Hilltown SA is $900 per week, or $46,800 per year.The median household income is $1,437 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Hilltown?

Median rent in Hilltown SA is $165 per week ($715 per month).Rent represents 11.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Hilltown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilltown SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hilltown?

The median age in Hilltown SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilltown a good suburb to live in?

Hilltown is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 42.The median income is $900/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (11.5% 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: 40594. All dollar figures in AUD.