Hillbank, South Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids HillbankAdelaide, South Australia |
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 Hillbank
Location in City of Playford
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| Postcode(s) | 5112 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Playford | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | King | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Spence | ||||||||||||||
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Hillbank is a friendly residential suburb located in the northern part of Adelaide, South Australia. It's part of the City of Playford area. It's a place where many families live, offering a mix of homes and green spaces.
A Look Back: Hillbank's History
Hillbank started as a planned area called "Hill Bank." This name was changed to Hillbank in 1966. Later, in 1987, more land was added to Hillbank. This included a place once known as Elizabeth Heights.
A cool part of Hillbank's past was its local "Drive In" theatre. Imagine watching movies from your car! This theatre opened on May 16, 1958. It was a popular spot for many years. It closed in the late 1980s. The land where it once stood is now a housing area called Burchwood Estate.
Jo Gapper Park: Views and Fun
Jo Gapper Park is a special outdoor area in Hillbank. It's located on the side of the Adelaide Hills. From here, you can see amazing views across the flat lands below.
The park has a lookout point. From this spot, you can see places like Munno Para, Elizabeth, Outer Harbor, Port Adelaide. You can also spot Parafield Airport. It's a great place to enjoy nature and the scenery.
Who Lives in Hillbank?
Every few years, Australia counts its population. This is called a Census. The 2016 Census found 4,610 people living in Hillbank.
About half of the residents were male (2,315 people). The other half were female (2,300 people). Most people, about 72%, were born in Australia. Around 12% of residents were born in England.
The average age of people in Hillbank was 38 years old. Young people, aged 0 to 14 years, made up 18.5% of the population. People aged 65 years and older made up 12% of the population.
