Hillcrest

SA 5086 • Greater Adelaide

3,659
Population (2021)
$39,468
Median Income
1.15 km²
Area
82m
Elevation

About Hillcrest

Hillcrest is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 3,659 and a median income of $39,468, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.15 km² at an elevation of 82m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Hillcrest combines affordability with quality of life.

Hillcrest falls under postcode 5086 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5086
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - East
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.86°, 138.65°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.15 km²
Elevation
82m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$319
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,602
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,369
Census 2021
3,659
8.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,368
Income 2021
$39,468
30.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,004
Born Overseas 1,506

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 580
  • 2. China 146
  • 3. England 92
  • 4. Malaysia 54
  • 5. Philippines 50
  • 6. Iran 39
  • 7. Sri Lanka 39
  • 8. Vietnam 39
  • 9. New Zealand 25
  • 10. Hong Kong 23
  • 11. Pakistan 22
  • 12. Nepal 21
  • 13. Afghanistan 19
  • 14. Poland 19
  • 15. Iraq 18

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 929
Australian 780
Indian 572
Chinese 322
Italian 204
Irish 183
German 158
Scottish 148
Greek 71
Australian Aboriginal 70

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,215
Both parents born in Australia
1,985
Both parents born overseas
304
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
33.8%
Christianity
31.9%
Hinduism
13.8%
Islam
5.6%
Sikhism
5.1%
Buddhism
3.6%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
297 (8.1%)
5-14 years
448 (12.2%)
15-19 years
171 (4.7%)
20-24 years
216 (5.9%)
25-34 years
656 (17.9%)
35-44 years
621 (17.0%)
45-54 years
410 (11.2%)
55-64 years
331 (9.0%)
65-74 years
252 (6.9%)
75-84 years
154 (4.2%)
85+ years
99 (2.7%)

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