Established c. 1849 LGA(s) City of West Torrens Postal code 5033 | Postcode(s) 5033 State electorate(s) Ashford (2011) | |
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Population 807 (2006 census)
793 (2001 Census) Location 2.8 km (2 mi) W of Adelaide city centre Federal division Division of Hindmarsh (2011) | ||
Hilton is an inner western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the City of West Torrens, for which it is the council seat.
Contents
- Map of Hilton SA 5033 Australia
- History
- Geography
- Demographics
- Community
- Facilities and attractions
- Shopping and dining
- Roads
- Public transport
- References
Map of Hilton SA 5033, Australia
History
The land now covering the suburb of Hilton was received by Matthew Davenport Hill in 1839. About ten years later, The 'Village of Hilton' was laid out by his attorney, George Milner Stephen.
The historic 1935 West Torrens Council Chambers are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.
Geography
Hilton is a rectangular suburb lying across Sir Donald Bradman Drive.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 807 persons in Hilton on census night. Of these, 51.2% were male and 48.8% were female.
The majority of residents (65.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Greece (7.3%), England (3.6%) and China (2.4%).
The age distribution of Hilton residents is skewed slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71.2% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 28.8% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Community
The local newspaper is the Weekly Times Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.
Facilities and attractions
The West Torrens Civic Centre (council offices) are on the corner of Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Brooker Terrace. The Hamra Centre Library is located next door.
Shopping and dining
Hilton Plaza shopping centre is located on the corner of Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Bagot Avenue.
Roads
Hilton is serviced by Sir Donald Bradman Drive, connecting the suburb to Adelaide City Centre.
Public transport
Hilton is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro. The bus routes that serve Hilton are 163, 720, 720H and the J1.