Hillier SA

Postcode 5116 · Gawler LGA

Hillier is a small community in South Australia within the Gawler local government area (postcode 5116). With a population of 814, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 67. Households earn a median income of $37K per year, with an average household size of 1.9 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Italian.

The median house price in Hillier is $773,000, having surged 19.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $545. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,473.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Gawler LGA is moderate at 4,423 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Hillier offers a gross rental yield of 3.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($773K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 20.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +19.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$773K/$950K Near Median
Affordability20.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+19.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$773K
19.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$255
POPULATION
814
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age67
Household Size1.9
HH Income /wk$712
Personal Income /wk$512
Mortgage /mth$1,473
CRIME (Gawler LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,423
Total Incidents36
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025-Q4