North Hills at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

857

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about North Hills.

The postcode for North Hills is 5431 (SA).

North Hills (5431) sits in the Mid North region of South Australia.

North Hills has roughly 857 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

North Hills 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put North Hills's population at 857, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

857

Median age

54

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$128/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

857

Median age: 54

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in North Hills.

Frequently asked

About North Hills.

What is the North Hills postcode?
North Hills is in the 5431 postcode, in SA, in the Mid North region.
Where is North Hills?
North Hills is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5431, in the Mid North region.
What is the average rent in North Hills?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
How walkable is North Hills?
North Hills has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near North Hills?
North Hills is close to Yalpara, Minburra Plain, Minburra Station, Johnburg, Johnburgh.
What is the population of North Hills?
The population of North Hills is approximately 857 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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