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Hill River, SA
R-Score 35 / 100 — ranked #10,049 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Current market conditions here are quieter than most
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| Indicator | Hill River Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 35 / 100 | Ranked #10,049 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $760,000 | +89.8% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $310/wk | Implies a 2.1% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 9.1% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 720 days | Part of Clare and Gilbert Valleys (SA) council area (LGA avg R-Score 48/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Hill River, SA
Is Hill River SA a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Hill River (SA 5453) scores 35/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #10,049 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Current market conditions here are quieter than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $760,000, median rent of $310/wk, gross yield of 2.1%, and vacancy of 9.1%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Hill River SA?
The current median property price in Hill River (SA) is $760,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +89.8% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Hill River currently spend a median of 720 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Hill River SA?
In Hill River (SA), the median weekly asking rent is $310/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.1%. The suburb vacancy rate is 9.1% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Hill River SA?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Hill River against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Hill River Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Hill River SA located in?
Hill River (SA, postcode 5453) is located in the Clare and Gilbert Valleys council area (LGA). Across Clare and Gilbert Valleys, the council-wide average R-Score is 48/100 across 38 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.