Hillier, South Australia
| Hillier Adelaide, South Australia | |||||||||||||
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| Population |
674 (2006 Census)[1] 721 (2001 Census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 5116[3] | ||||||||||||
| Location | 35 km (22 mi) N of Adelaide city centre[3] | ||||||||||||
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| State electorate(s) | Light (2011)[4] | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Wakefield (2011)[5] | ||||||||||||
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Hillier is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the Town of Gawler.
Geography
Hillier is a western suburb of the Gawler local government area. It is primarily bounded by Angle Vale Road, Wingate Road, the Sturt Highway and the Gawler River.[6]
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted 674 persons in Hillier on census night. Of these, 50% were male and 50% were female.[1]
The majority of residents (55.8%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being England (31.8%), Scotland (2.1%) and Italy (2.1%).[1]
The age distribution of Hillier residents is skewed higher than the greater Australian population. 86.7% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 13.3% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.[1]
Community
Local newspapers include the News Review Messenger and The Bunyip. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Plains Producer, The Advertiser and The Australian are also available.[7]
Facilities and attractions
Hillier Park caravan park is located on Hillier Road.[6]
Parks
Murray Hillier Reserve is located between Clifford Road and the Gawler River.[6]
Transportation
Roads
Hillier is serviced by Angle Vale Road.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Hillier (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (9 March 2006). "Hillier (State Suburb)". 2001 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- 1 2 "Hillier, South Australia (Adelaide)". Postcodes-Australia. Postcodes-Australia.com. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ "Electoral Districts - Electoral District for the 2010 Election". Electoral Commission SA. Archived from the original on 22 August 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ↑ "Find my electorate". Australian Electoral Commission. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 Adelaide and surrounds street directory (47th ed.). UBD. 2009. ISBN 978-0-7319-2336-6.
- ↑ "South Australian Newspapers". Newspapers.com.au. Australia G'day. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
External links
- "Town of Gawler". Official website. Town of Gawler. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
Coordinates: 34°37′30″S 138°41′46″E / 34.625°S 138.696°E