Hilton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Hilton

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

Renting is far more common than in most areas, with 43.2% of Hilton households paying rent. This creates a distinct housing market where many people rent, and homes are generally smaller than the state average. The typical weekly rent is $345, which is a little above the South Australian figure.

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📍 Hilton, Suburb / Locality

Where Hilton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$345 ▲ +40.8%
  • $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 Hilton — higher than 70% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hilton$345
5033, SA $300
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $345, a figure higher than most areas. For those with a mortgage, the usual monthly payment is $1,654, which is a little above the South Australian average of $1,500.

$345 ▲ +40.8%

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $245
  • 2016: $300
  • 2021: $345

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,654 ▼ -8.1%

Higher than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,800
  • 2016: $1,500
  • 2021: $1,654

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hilton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 44%, followed by $200–$349 (34%) and Under $200 (13%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Hilton splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and $1,800–$2,999 (36%), with Under $1,000 at 16%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

A far higher proportion of people rent here compared to the rest of the state and nation. At the same time, the share of homes owned outright is 26.4%, which is well below both the South Australian and Australian figures.

43.2% ▲ +3.7%

Higher than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 41.7%
  • 2016: 42.0%
  • 2021: 43.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

26.4% ▲ +3.1%

Lower than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.6%
  • 2016: 26.8%
  • 2021: 26.4%

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

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hilton, the largest group is Rented at 44%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (27%) and Owned outright (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes in Hilton tend to be smaller, with the share of those having three or more bedrooms far below the national average. This is reflected in the typical home, where people per bedroom is a little above the state and national figures.

0.90 ▼ -25.0%

Higher than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.20
  • 2016: 0.90
  • 2021: 0.90

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

72.6% ▲ +5.6%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 68.7%
  • 2016: 68.2%
  • 2021: 72.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

61.1% ▲ +8.3%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 56.4%
  • 2016: 62.5%
  • 2021: 61.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hilton, Separate house is the majority at 72%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 15%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hilton, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (36%) and 4 bedrooms (9%).

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 Hilton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40595/hilton/topic/housing-dwellings