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Hillcrest, SA 5086
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$925,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$490,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (units)
4.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+13.0%
market range +7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Hillcrest
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Hillcrest market and investor summary
Hillcrest sits in SA, postcode 5086. House prices have moved +13.0% over the past year. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Hillcrest: people, income and schools
Hillcrest has a resident population of roughly 3,659, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 6% over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $83,000 a year (about $1,600 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 50 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Hillcrest sits about 8.3 km from the CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 68 for walkability and 6 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 3,659
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $83,000/yr
- Households renting
- 34%
- Family households
- 70%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 50
- avg ICSEA 1083
- Unemployment
- 2.8%
- Distance to CBD
- 8.3 km
- Walk score
- 68/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hillcrest
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What should I check before investing in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.6% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +13.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Hillcrest show?
The gross rental yield in Hillcrest is 4.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Hillcrest?
House prices in Hillcrest are up 13.0% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Hillcrest?
The current vacancy rate in Hillcrest is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Hillcrest?
Hillcrest has a population of approximately 3,659 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Hillcrest?
There are 50 schools within roughly 5km of Hillcrest. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hillcrest's population growing?
The population of Hillcrest has grown about 6% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Hillcrest from the CBD?
Hillcrest is about 8.3 km from the CBD.
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