SA · West Torrens Council
Hilton, 5033
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Hilton (SA) is a small locality in the West Torrens area, home to around 908 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 184 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-43%), roughly 202.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $490 (flats $380, houses $572), median house prices near $1,200,000, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, a reasonable spread of amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 908
- Median age
- 34
- Median household income / week
- $1,625
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 32 of 400
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,654
- Employment rate
- 62%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 54 / 49
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $572.5
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $490
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,200,000
- Median price change
- 0%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 184
- Against the person
- 25
- Against property
- 159
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 202.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 36 residents
- State safety percentile
- 94.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 65
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -43.4%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft54
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Motor Vehicle11
- Theft From Shop51
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 5 South Rd - West side
- Stop 5A Sir Donald Bradman Dr - North side
- Stop 5A Sir Donald Bradman Dr - South side
- Stop 5B Sir Donald Bradman Dr - North side
- Stop 5C Sir Donald Bradman Dr - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
82 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- 2 x Advertising Signs165 -171 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Change of use from shop to function venue with associated partial demolition, building alterations and addition100 -102 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
April 2026
- Illuminated Advertising Signage160 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- 3 x single storey detached dwellings and associated fencing up to 2.15 metres in height61 DAVENPORT TCE HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25022569: Two double storey semi-detached dwellings with associated fencing - increase in alfresco area and alterations to windows7 VERRAN AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including addition of ensuite to the side10 TALBOT ST HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
March 2026
- Single storey dwelling alterations and additions, including alfresco21 BURT AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
- Verandah10 CLARENCE ST HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Dwelling addition, internal building alterations, carport and outbuilding41 BURT AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
February 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) at the rear of the dwelling18A WASHINGTON ST HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
January 2026
- Alterations, additions and a carport to existing single storey dwelling and a single storey group dwelling to the rear13 BENNETT ST HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
2025· 15 proposals
December 2025
- Carport14 VERRAN AV HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Outbuilding30 BURT AV HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Boundary Re-alignment27 MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033;29A MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
November 2025
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, demolition of ancillary structures, alterations and a single storey dwelling addition19A MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation2 MALLEN ST HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- To create three openings between 124 and 126 Sir Donald Bradman Drive.124 -126 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
October 2025
- Two storey detached dwelling28 MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancy160 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Two (2) double storey semi-detached dwellings with associated fencing7 VERRAN AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
September 2025
- Variation of Development Application 2302398729A MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
August 2025
- Removal of Significant tree - Melia azedarach (Chinaberry tree)41 DAVENPORT TCE HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
June 2025
- Dwelling additional and alterations, and partial demolition works19 FORMBY ST HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
May 2025
- Removal of a Regulated Tree within the Council verge28 BURT AV HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Adding non-internally illuminated Signage to Building129 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
January 2025
- Removal of two (2) Regulated Corymbia Citriodora trees98 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Enclose part of the building's rear verandah6 SOMERSET AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
November 2024
- Carport16 MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Telecommunications facility comprising 25m high monopole and attached infrastructure160 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
October 2024
- Colorbond and timber slatted fence39 DAVENPORT TCE HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Shed (Garage)3 TALBOT ST HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
September 2024
- Installation of prefabricated concrete swimming pool, filtration and associated fencing.17 ATTRILL AV HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling and associated fencing2 PEARSON ST HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- New internally illuminated 5m pylon sign to replace existing eastern pylon sign; alterations to internally illuminated branding on canopy fascia and non-illuminated signage on fuel pumps/pillars79 -81 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
July 2024
- Change of use to consulting rooms for a period of three (3) years121 -123 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033;22A MILNER RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
- Partial change of use to Office to the eastern side of the building, together with advertisements (including an illuminated advertisement) and minor building alterations.90-94 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
March 2024
- Change of use from office to community facility (support services) with ancillary office6 SOMERSET AV HILTON SA 5033Under Assessment
- Masonry Fence to front boundary.14 BURT AV HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
February 2024
- Extension of existing parking areas in association with Hotel262 SOUTH RD HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
January 2024
- Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancy160 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
28 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Hilton Hotel Bottle ShopAlcohol
- atmxATM
- Bench
- Bicycle Parking
- Stop 5 South Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 5A Sir Donald Bradman Drive - North sideBus stop
- Stop 5A Sir Donald Bradman Drive - South sideBus stop
- Stop 5B Sir Donald Bradman Drive - North sideBus stop
- Stop 5B Sir Donald Bradman Drive - South sideBus stop
- Stop 5C Sir Donald Bradman Drive - North sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 7/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
4 state heritage places
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- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 37.8/100
- National rank
- 3668th in Australia
- State rank
- 375th in SA
- Peer rank
- #81 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #255 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 81%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime54
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime13
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime11
- Theft From Shopcrime51
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- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 2 x Advertising Signsplanning165 -171 SIR DONALD BRADMAN DR HILTON SA 5033Lodged 18 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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