Hilltown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
42
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Hilltown.
The postcode for Hilltown is 5455 (SA).
Hilltown (5455) sits in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys region of South Australia.
Hilltown has roughly 42 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hilltown scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hilltown's population at 42, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
42
Median age
38
Family households
56%
Lone person
44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
42
Median age: 38
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hilltown.
Local schools for Hilltown
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Government School Catchment
Clare High School
Clare Primary School
Booborowie Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hilltown.
- What is the Hilltown postcode?
- Hilltown is in the 5455 postcode, in SA, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- Where is Hilltown?
- Hilltown is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5455, in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hilltown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Hilltown?
- There are 4 schools serving Hilltown on this page, including Clare High School, St Joseph's School, Clare Primary School.
- How walkable is Hilltown?
- Hilltown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hilltown?
- Hilltown is close to Andrews, Mayfield, Anama, Rochester, Barinia.
- What is the population of Hilltown?
- The population of Hilltown is approximately 42 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
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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