Hilton, South Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hilton Adelaide, South Australia
Residential street in Hilton
Population	839 (2016 census)
Established	c. 1849
Postcode(s)	5033
Location	2.8 km (2 mi) W of Adelaide city centre
LGA(s)	City of West Torrens
State electorate(s)	Ashford (2011)
Federal Division(s)	Adelaide
Suburbs around Hilton: Cowandilla Mile End Mile End Cowandilla Hilton Mile End, Mile End South Cowandilla Richmond Mile End South

Hilton, on Kaurna land, 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.

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.

The historic 1935 West Torrens Council Chambers are listed on the South Australian Heritage Register.

Geography

Hilton is a rectangular suburb lying across Sir Donald Bradman Drive.

Demographics

In the 2016 Census, there were 839 people in Hilton. 62.9% of people were born in Australia and 61.7% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 38.4% and Catholic 17.1%.

Community

The local newspaper is the Weekly Times Messenger. Other regional and national newspapers such as The Advertiser and The Australian 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.

Transportation

Roads

Hilton is serviced by Sir Donald Bradman Drive, connecting the suburb to Adelaide City Centre.

Public transport

Hilton is serviced by public transport run by the Adelaide Metro. The bus routes that serve Hilton are 163, J1 and J1X express bus to the city.