Hillier · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Hillier

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Over 70% of homes in Hillier are owned outright, a figure far above the national average. This makes the area stand out for its high level of home ownership and very low rental rates. Most residents live in smaller homes, and housing costs are generally low.

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📍 Hillier, Suburb / Locality

Where Hillier sits — Median rent (weekly)

$255 ▲ +142.9%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Hillier — lower than 58% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hillier$255
5116, SA $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical weekly rent of $255 is well below the national figure of $375. Similarly, the usual monthly mortgage payment is $1,473, which is much lower than the Australian typical cost of $1,863.

$255 ▲ +142.9%

Lower than 58% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $105
  • 2016: $136
  • 2021: $255

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,473 ▲ +69.9%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $867
  • 2016: $1,304
  • 2021: $1,473

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hillier, the largest group is Under $200 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (28%) and $350–$549 (28%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Hillier, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 59%; $1,800–$2,999 is next at 35%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership is very high here, with 70.4% of homes owned outright compared to just 31% across Australia. Only 7.3% of households rent, which is far below the state and national averages.

7.3% ▼ -35.2%

Lower than 82% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 11.3%
  • 2016: 10.2%
  • 2021: 7.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

70.4% ▼ -4.3%

Higher than 99% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 73.6%
  • 2016: 75.7%
  • 2021: 70.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hillier, Owned outright is the majority at 70%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 15%.

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Townhouses and semi-detached homes are the most common, making up 65.2% of dwellings. Separate houses are far less common here than in the rest of the state, and homes with three or more bedrooms are also among the lowest for this level.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

35.8% ▼ -63.9%

Lower than 96% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 99.2%
  • 2016: 100.0%
  • 2021: 35.8%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

41.7% ▲ +1.2%

Lower than 95% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.2%
  • 2016: 33.7%
  • 2021: 41.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hillier, Townhouse / semi-detached is the majority at 65%; Separate house is next at 35%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hillier, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 47%, followed by 3 bedrooms (26%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hillier [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40593/hillier/topic/housing-dwellings