Hilton, South Australia
Encyclopedia
Hilton is an inner western suburb
of Adelaide
, South Australia
. It is located in the City of West Torrens
, for which it is the council seat.
.
counted 807 persons in Hilton on census night. Of these, 51.2 % were male and 48.8% were female.
The majority of residents (65.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Greece
(7.3%), England
(3.6%) and China
(2.4%).
The age distribution of Hilton residents is skewed slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71.2% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 28.8% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian
are also available.
, connecting the suburb to Adelaide City Centre
.
Suburbs and localities (Australia)
Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, mainly for address purposes. The name locality is used in rural areas, while the equivalent in urban areas are suburbs. Sometimes locality is used to refer to both localities and suburbs, and they are also called address...
of Adelaide
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
. It is located in the City of West Torrens
City of West Torrens
The City of West Torrens is a Local Government Area in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia. Since the 1970s the area was mainly home to many open spaces and parks, however after the mid-1990s the LGA became more residential.-Suburbs:...
, for which it is the council seat.
History
The land now covering the suburb of Hilton was received by Matthew Davenport Hill in 1839. About ten years later, The 'Village of Hilton' was laid out by his attorney, George Milner Stephen.Geography
Hilton is a rectangular suburb lying across Sir Donald Bradman DriveSir Donald Bradman Drive, Adelaide
Sir Donald Bradman Drive is a major arterial road that travels east-west through the western suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. It is the main route from Adelaide to Adelaide Airport....
.
Demographics
The 2006 Census by the Australian Bureau of StatisticsAustralian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's national statistical agency. It was created as the Commonwealth Bureau of Census and Statistics on 8 December 1905, when the Census and Statistics Act 1905 was given Royal assent. It had its beginnings in section 51 of the Constitution of Australia...
counted 807 persons in Hilton on census night. Of these, 51.2 % were male and 48.8% were female.
The majority of residents (65.2%) are of Australian birth, with other common census responses being Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
(7.3%), England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
(3.6%) and China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
(2.4%).
The age distribution of Hilton residents is skewed slightly higher than the greater Australian population. 71.2% of residents were over 25 years in 2006, compared to the Australian average of 66.5%; and 28.8% were younger than 25 years, compared to the Australian average of 33.5%.
Community
The local newspaper is the Weekly Times MessengerWeekly Times Messenger
Weekly Times Messenger is a weekly suburban newspaper in Adelaide, South Australia, part of the Messenger Newspapers group. The Weekly Times area stretches from Woodville in the north, through to Adelaide Airport in the south, and covers many of Adelaide's coastal suburbs, including Grange and...
. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian
The Australian
The Australian is a broadsheet newspaper published in Australia from Monday to Saturday each week since 14 July 1964. The editor in chief is Chris Mitchell, the editor is Clive Mathieson and the 'editor-at-large' is Paul Kelly....
are also available.
Facilities and attractions
The West Torrens Civic Centre (council offices) are on the corner of Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Brooker Terrace. The Hamra Centre Library is located next door.Shopping and dining
Hilton Plaza shopping centre is located on the corner of Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Bagot Avenue.Roads
Hilton is serviced by Sir Donald Bradman DriveSir Donald Bradman Drive, Adelaide
Sir Donald Bradman Drive is a major arterial road that travels east-west through the western suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. It is the main route from Adelaide to Adelaide Airport....
, connecting the suburb to Adelaide City Centre
Adelaide city centre
The Adelaide city centre is the innermost locality of Greater Adelaide, known by locals simply as "The City" or "Town". The locality is split into two key geographical distinctions: the city "square mile", bordered by North, East, South and West Terraces; and that part of the Adelaide Parklands...
.