Hillier, South Australia

Hillier is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Town of Gawler.

Hillier
Adelaide, South Australia
Hillier
Coordinates
Population674 (2006 census)[1]
721 (2001 Census)[2]
Postcode(s)5116[3]
Location35 km (22 mi) N of Adelaide city centre[3]
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Light (2011)[4]
Federal Division(s)Spence
Suburbs around Hillier:
Gawler River Buchfelde Evanston
Angle Vale Hillier Evanston
Munno Para Downs Kudla Evanston Gardens

Geography

Hillier is a western suburb of the Gawler local government area. It is primarily bounded by Angle Vale Road, Wingate Road, the Sturt Highway and the Gawler River.[5]

Demographics

The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 674 persons in Hillier on census night. Of these, 50% were male and 50% were female.[1]

The majority of residents (55.8%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (31.8%), Scotland (2.1%) and Italy (2.1%).[1]

The age distribution of Hillier residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 86.7% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 13.3% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]

Community

Local newspapers include the News Review Messenger and The Bunyip. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Plains Producer, The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.[6]

Facilities and attractions

Hillier Park caravan park is located on Hillier Road.[5]

Parks

Murray Hillier Reserve is located between Clifford Road and the Gawler River.[5]

Transportation

Roads

Hillier is serviced by Angle Vale Road.[5]

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See also

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hillier (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Hillier (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  3. "Hillier, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  4. "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
  5. Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
  6. "South Australian Newspapers". Newspapers.com.au. Australia G'day. Archived from the original on 29 April 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
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