Hillbank

Population growth drivers in Hillbank are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area around Hillbank, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb's estimated population is 5,158 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 145 people (2.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,013 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 5,138 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,632 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for Hillbank was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, a significant population increase is forecast for Hillbank, with the suburb expected to grow by 1,503 persons to reach 6,661 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 28.8% in total over the 16 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hillbank according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, Hillbank has seen around 6 new homes approved per year from FY-21 to FY-25. This totals an estimated 32 homes over the past five financial years. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded.

On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracts approximately 5.4 new residents per year. This demand exceeds new supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new properties is $281,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hillbank shows substantially reduced construction, with 93.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Building activity has accelerated in recent years but remains below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new constructions have been detached houses, preserving Hillbank's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 603 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hillbank is expected to grow by 1,483 residents through to 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Hillbank has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects expected to impact the area. Notable projects include WCH Foundation Family Health and Wellbeing Hub, Edinburgh Central Mixed Use Development, Blakes Crossing Master Planned Community, and Playford Health Hub. The following list details those most relevant.

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Hillbank has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Hillbank's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include essential services, with an unemployment rate of 5.3% as of the past year. Employment growth was estimated at 1.8%.

As of December 2025, 2,770 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 6.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Workforce participation is 70.4%, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Home-based workers comprise a low 6.7% of the population. Major employment sectors are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with notable concentration in construction at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.5%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the resident-to-working population ratio. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 1.8% and labour force by 1.7%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 4.2%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hillbank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Hillbank had a median income among taxpayers of $60,707 and an average income of $66,202. These figures are slightly lower than national averages, which stood at $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide during the same period. Based on a Wage Price Index growth rate of 10.17% from financial year ended June 2023 to March 2026, estimated median income in Hillbank would be approximately $66,881 and average income around $72,935 by that date. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Hillbank cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 38.2% of Hillbank's population (1,970 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 income range, which is similar to the regional average of 31.8%. After accounting for housing costs, residents in Hillbank retain approximately 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

Hillbank is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Hillbank's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was entirely houses with 0.0% other dwellings, contrasting Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hillbank stood at 31.5%, similar to Adelaide metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 56.0% and rented ones at 12.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,495, below Adelaide's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Hillbank was $346, higher than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Hillbank's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,495 compared to Australia's $1,863, and rents were also lower at $346 against the national figure of $375.

Hillbank features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.8% of all households, including 37.7% couples with children, 29.6% couples without children, and 12.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 18.2% and group households comprising 1.8%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Hillbank exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 14.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 10.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.8%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.6%) and certificates (31.6%). Educational participation is high, with 26.0% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.9% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hillbank has 28 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 522 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 248 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Hillbank being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling in Hillbank, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 6.7% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 74 trips per day, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hillbank is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hillbank faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~2,742 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 9.3% and 9.1% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (680 people), lower than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hillbank was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hillbank has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 12.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 25.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hillbank, making up 40.3% of people, while Islam is overrepresented at 3.9%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 3.0%. The top three ancestry groups are English (34.3%), Australian (23.7%), and Other (9.2%).

Hungarian (0.5%) and Polish (1.1%) are notably overrepresented in Hillbank compared to regional averages, while Welsh is slightly higher at 0.8% versus 0.6%.

Hillbank's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Hillbank is 36 years, which is slightly lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also slightly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Hillbank has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (13.6%), but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 35-44 has increased from 11.9% to 13.3%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 13.2% to 12.2%. By 2041, Hillbank's age composition is projected to change significantly. Notably, the 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 53%, adding 330 people to reach a total of 960 from its current figure of 629.