South Australia · Suburb Profile

Hilton SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Hilton SA is 908 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilton is $748 per week ($38,896 per year). Median rent in Hilton is $345 per week ($1,495 per month). Hilton has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hilton has a population density of 2431.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hilton is India. The most common religion is No Religion (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilton is $1,654.

There were 147 recorded offences in Hilton in 2025-26, a rate of 162 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (120 offences).

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Hilton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hilton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$748/wk

$38,896 per year

#4564 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$345/wk

$1,495 per month

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,654/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Hilton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (458) Female 49.2% (444)

Population Density

2431.1

people per km²

908 people · 0.4 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,183

Family income/wk

Hilton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Hilton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 97 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 100 dwellings

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

Hilton Country of Birth

Australia

74.1%

India

10.5%

Greece

5.5%

China

4.7%

England

2.8%

Croatia

0.8%

Hong Kong

0.8%

Iran

0.8%

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

Hilton Religion

No Religion

43.6%

Catholic

16.6%

Eastern Orthodox

13.5%

Hinduism

7.3%

Not stated

5.5%

Other Religions Tot

5.2%

Anglican

4.2%

Othr Rel Sikhism

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

77.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

12.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

9.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.8%

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

Hilton Languages Spoken at Home

Greek

36.3%

Mandarin

14.1%

IAL Punjabi

14.1%

Other Indo-Aryan

8.1%

Other

8.1%

German

7.4%

IAL Nepali

5.9%

Cantonese

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hilton Employment

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Employed full-time

37.1% 279 people

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Employed part-time

26.0% 196 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 34 people

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Not in labour force

32.4% 244 people

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

Hilton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

43.8%

Certificate III/IV

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.0%

Certificate I/II

1.3%

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

Hilton Occupation

Professionals

38.6%

Clerical & Administrative

14.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

12.4%

Managers

9.9%

Labourers

6.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Sales Workers

2.5%

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

Hilton Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.8%

Health

17.2%

Society & Culture

15.8%

Engineering

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.6%

Creative Arts

5.7%

Education

5.2%

Information Technology

4.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.6%

Architecture & Building

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

2.2%

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

Hilton Dwelling Types

Separate house

82.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

12.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

1.2%

$150-$299/wk

1.2%

$300-$399/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

7.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.9%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.8%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hilton Marital Status

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Married

35.0% 277

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Separated

2.0% 16

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Divorced

8.1% 64

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Widowed

4.9% 39

👤

Never married

50.0% 396

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilton Ancestry

English

20.0%

Australian

18.1%

Other

16.0%

Greek

11.7%

Irish

6.6%

Scottish

6.5%

Chinese

5.4%

Italian

5.3%

Indian

4.0%

German

3.7%

Vietnamese

1.4%

Polish

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.6%

Vocational Education

20.2%

Secondary — Government

17.8%

Primary — Catholic

14.0%

Secondary — Catholic

7.8%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

Pre-school

5.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.3%

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

Hilton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.9% 136

✅

No need for assistance

92.1% 1,587

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

Hilton Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.6% 111

—

Not a volunteer

85.4% 648

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$600-$799/mo

8.3%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

16.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

24.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

25.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

12.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hilton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

60.2%

Did not go to work

14.3%

Bus

10.0%

Walked only

4.8%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Bicycle

4.0%

Other

1.0%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.7%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

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

Hilton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.5%

1 vehicle

43.9%

2 vehicles

33.0%

3 vehicles

8.7%

4+ vehicles

4.9%

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

Hilton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

35.9%

3 bedrooms

49.5%

4 bedrooms

9.2%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

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

Hilton Population Mobility

20.4%

moved in the last year

49.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilton Indigenous Population

0.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,746

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Lung condition

Stroke

Cancer

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

Hilton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

9.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.4%

$3,500+/wk

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.4%

Couple — no children

28.2%

Couple — no children under 15

15.0%

One parent — no children under 15

9.5%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilton Military Service

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Previously served

1.6% 12

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Never served

98.4% 749

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hilton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 108

—

Did not provide

85.7% 649

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilton Children Ever Born

No children

50.6%

1 child

15.2%

2 children

23.9%

3 children

8.6%

4 children

1.7%

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

Hilton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hilton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.2%

5–14 hours

32.1%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

5.9%

Did not do domestic work

29.0%

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

Hilton Household Size

1 person

31.8%

2 persons

29.6%

3 persons

15.5%

4 persons

15.5%

5 persons

6.1%

6+ persons

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hilton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

681

Moved from SA

118

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

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

Hilton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

94.3%

Step family — no other children

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hilton Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 147 total

Theft

120

Break & Enter

Assault

Property Damage

Other Against Person

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Hilton Schools

schools nearby

government

1056

avg ICSEA score

13,480

total students

Goodwood Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 408 students

1147

ICSEA

Richmond Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 362 students

1122

ICSEA

St Thomas' School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 297 students

1116

ICSEA

Sturt Street Community School Government

Primary · R-6 · 162 students

1114

ICSEA

Black Forest Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 410 students

1108

ICSEA

Torrensville Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 380 students

1099

ICSEA

Adelaide High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,821 students

1094

ICSEA

Tenison Woods Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 262 students

1084

ICSEA

Aspect Treetop School Independent

Combined · U · 75 students

1080

ICSEA

St Dominic's Priory College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 658 students

1080

ICSEA

St Mary's College Catholic

Combined · R-12 · 659 students

1073

ICSEA

Plympton Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 272 students

1071

ICSEA

Lockleys North Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 422 students

1069

ICSEA

Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic

Combined · U · 70 students

1066

ICSEA

St Joseph's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 223 students

1063

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 30 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hilton Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,625/wk

Median Rent $345/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.2%

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

If you earn X in Hilton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,042/month

Median rent $345/wk

Left after rent $1,280/wk

Rent share 21.2%

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Hilton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

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Pop: 454 Income: $1,095/wk Rent: $500/wk

Kalangadoo

Pop: 457 Income: $603/wk Rent: $161/wk

Tantanoola

Pop: 457 Income: $638/wk Rent: $160/wk

Mount Osmond

Pop: 464 Income: $1,142/wk Rent: $441/wk

Ob Flat

Pop: 470 Income: $860/wk Rent: $250/wk

Willunga South

Pop: 470 Income: $776/wk Rent: $275/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilton

What is the population of Hilton SA?

The population of Hilton SA is 908 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2431.1 people per km².Hilton is ranked #4,116 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hilton?

The median personal income in Hilton SA is $748 per week, or $38,896 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,183 per week.Hilton is ranked #4,564 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hilton?

Median rent in Hilton SA is $345 per week ($1,495 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hilton ranks #3,520 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hilton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilton SA is $1,654. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hilton?

The median age in Hilton SA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilton a good suburb to live in?

Hilton is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 908.The median income is $748/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40595. All dollar figures in AUD.