Question 1

Is Hillcrest a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Hillcrest is a quietly residential pocket in Adelaide’s northern suburbs with tree-lined streets and mostly single-storey brick homes on established blocks. It has a down-to-earth, family-oriented feel, with pocket parks, sporting ovals and local community clubs bringing regular activity. Day-to-day needs are covered by small shopping strips and nearby larger retail hubs, while regular bus services and easy access to main roads make commuting straightforward. The suburb attracts families, first-home buyers and downsizers who value a calm neighbourhood, practical housing and proximity to schools and green space without being far from the city.

The community numbers 3,659 people with a median age of 35 and a typical household income of $1,599 a week (about $83,150 a year). Household composition is strongly family-oriented, with couple families making up just over eight in ten families (81.0%). Most homes are owner-occupied (65.2%) while 34.8% are rented. Local amenities include the Hillcrest Community Centre on Queensborough Avenue and Hillcrest Primary School, and there are no significant new public infrastructure or civic-amenity projects reported at this time.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Hillcrest?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $670 a week in Hillcrest would take about 42% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (670 ÷ 1,599 ? 0.42). On these figures, rent would take a large share of a local household's income, so for people renting here that cost is the most relevant measure of affordability. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Hillcrest a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

The most striking movement in Hillcrest over the past 12 months is house values, which jumped 111.0%. House rents rose a more modest 4.7% over the same period, so the increase in what houses are worth far outstripped the rise in the rent they earn.

If capital growth is your priority, the house value change is the key figure to consider; if rental income matters more, the 4.7% rise in house rents is the relevant number. Whether that makes Hillcrest the right investment for you depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	111.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	7	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	57	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$670	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	4.7%	N/A

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