Hectorville
SA 5073 • Greater Adelaide
About Hectorville
Hectorville is a small, established suburb in Adelaide's inner-east, located within the City of Campbelltown approximately 7 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD. With a 2021 census population of 4,241 residents across just 1.4 square kilometres, it is a compact, well-established neighbourhood. The suburb was laid out in 1855 by P.B. Coglin and named for John Hector, an early South Australian banker, making it one of Adelaide's historic eastern suburbs.
Hectorville is prized for its leafy, quiet streets, spacious blocks, and family-friendly atmosphere within easy reach of the city. East Torrens Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School serve local families, while nearby Campbelltown and Newton provide shopping and dining options. The suburb attracts families and established residents who appreciate the blend of historic character and suburban convenience, with good bus connections and the Payneham Road corridor close by.
Hectorville falls under postcode 5073 and is governed by Campbelltown Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hartley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 163,165 — Adelaide City / Campbelltown ~30 min to CBD
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Well-served by Adelaide Metro buses along Payneham Road corridor
A suburban neighbourhood with footpaths and nearby local amenities; buses provide reasonable city connections.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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12 Robson Road
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30 Montacute Road
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73 Koonga Avenue
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1 Birkinshaw Ave
Housing 2021 Census
126 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Italy 396
- 2. India 314
- 3. China 278
- 4. England 77
- 5. South Korea 67
- 6. Sri Lanka 66
- 7. Malaysia 62
- 8. Philippines 35
- 9. Greece 31
- 10. Hong Kong 31
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)