City of Tea Tree Gully
Hillcrest
Hillcrest at a glance
Median house
$973,750
+20.8% year on year
Median unit
$257,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
3,659
Median age 35
About
Welcome to Hillcrest.
Hillcrest is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$973,750
+20.8% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$430/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$973,750
+20.8% annual growth
$257,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3,659
Median age: 35
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.63%
Based on $973,750 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20268.67%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+20.8%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +20.8%/yr
2021
$379K
5-year change
+157%
2026
$974K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,659
Median age
35
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
162
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillcrest.
Local schools for Hillcrest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hillcrest Primary School
Avenues College
Klemzig Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hillcrest.
- What is the median house price in Hillcrest?
- The median house price in Hillcrest, SA 5086 is $973,750. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +20.8%.
- What is the Hillcrest postcode?
- Hillcrest is in the 5086 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Hillcrest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $430.
- What schools are in Hillcrest?
- There are 20 schools serving Hillcrest on this page, including Hillcrest Primary School, St Pius X School, Heritage College Incorporated.
- How walkable is Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest is close to Windsor Gardens, Lightsview, Oakden, Greenacres, Hampstead Gardens.
- What is the population of Hillcrest?
- Hillcrest has approximately 3,659 residents. The median age is 35.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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