Hillbank, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hillbank, in the City Of Playford local government area.
| Locality | Hillbank |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Playford |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.735 |
| Longitude | 138.6849 |
| Population | 4,565 |
| Density | 1463.1 /km² |
| Area | 3.1 km² |
| Elevation | 122 m |
| Postcode | 5112 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 23 km north-northeast |
Hillbank is a locality in the City Of Playford local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,565. The locality covers an area of 3.1 km², giving a population density of about 1463.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 122 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km north-northeast of Adelaide. Hillbank is located at 34.7350°S, 138.6849°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5112.
Hillbank rests on a landscape shaped by the patient hand of nature, a mosaic of gentle slopes and broad, open spaces that catch the wide South Australian sky. It lies 16.1 km south-south-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 8.6 km north-east of Parafield Gardens. The earth here holds a reddish hue, particularly in the dry months, a colour that deepens with the setting sun, casting long, soft shadows across the scattered gums and the orderly rows of suburban gardens. A subtle scent of dry grasses and distant eucalypt hangs in the air, carried on breezes that whisper across the plains, a constant reminder of the land’s enduring character. The light at dusk has a particular quality, a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of houses and fences, painting the world in hues of amber and rose before the stars begin to prick the deepening blue.
The story of Hillbank is one of agricultural endeavour, its foundations laid by settlers drawn to the fertile plains for farming and grazing. The legacy of this past is still visible in the broad acreage that once supported wheat and sheep, though the landscape has since transitioned, with suburban expansion now defining much of its present. The local economy reflects this evolution, a blend of services supporting the growing residential population and small businesses catering to everyday needs. While no grand monuments mark its history, the quiet persistence of its residents, the steady hum of activity in its local centres, and the ongoing development speak to Hillbank's ongoing narrative, a place that continues to grow and adapt.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hillbank, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hillbank, in the City Of Playford local government area.
Detailed location data for Hillbank includes the postcode (5112), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Playford), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hillbank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |