Holden Hill
SA 5088 • Greater Adelaide
About Holden Hill
Holden Hill is a well-located residential suburb approximately 10 kilometres north-east of the Adelaide CBD, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. With a population of around 3,716 (2021 Census), it experienced strong growth of 12.7% between 2016 and 2021. The suburb features a mix of established homes and newer developments, with a diverse, multicultural community. Known as the home of the SA Police Complex (Holden Hill Police Station), the suburb benefits from its strategic position near the O-Bahn busway, one of Adelaide's fastest public transport corridors.
Holden Hill offers an excellent balance of suburban convenience and city accessibility. With nine parks covering nearly 10% of its area, residents enjoy ample green space for recreation. The suburb is close to Tea Tree Plaza shopping centre (5 minutes by car) and the Modbury Hospital. The O-Bahn provides rapid transit to the Adelaide CBD in around 20 minutes, making it popular with commuters. It's well-suited for young families, professionals, and downsizers looking for an affordable, well-connected suburb in Adelaide's north-eastern corridor.
Holden Hill falls under postcode 5088 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Torrens electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 503 — Tea Tree Plaza to City via Holden Hill 25-30 min to CBD
- O-Bahn services (various J1, J2, J7, J8) — Adelaide CBD via O-Bahn busway 15-20 min from Paradise Interchange
- Route 174, 178 — Payneham, Paradise, local connections 10-15 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ The O-Bahn busway is one of Adelaide's fastest public transport options, providing express services to the CBD. Holden Hill is well-served by feeder bus routes to O-Bahn interchanges.
Holden Hill has reasonable walkability in its central areas with local shops and parks accessible on foot. The Grand Junction Road corridor provides some services, though most major shopping requires a short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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96 Valiant Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 422
- 2. England 133
- 3. Philippines 75
- 4. Sri Lanka 74
- 5. China 70
- 6. Italy 44
- 7. Germany 32
- 8. Nepal 31
- 9. Vietnam 30
- 10. Poland 28
- 11. South Africa 23
- 12. Iran 21
- 13. Malaysia 21
- 14. Greece 20
- 15. New Zealand 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)