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Residents Guide

Your Place, Your Space. Live your way in the Adelaide Hills. Information and resources for residents of the Adelaide Hills Council region.

About Adelaide Hills

Discover Play Bikeway in Charleston

Events

The Adelaide Hills plays host to a variety of activities, markets and festivals, while the Council hosts a diverse program of events for everyone in the community.

Gumeracha Torrens Valley Community Centre

Community Centres

Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centre's in Norton Summit and Gumeracha. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden

Local Tourism

The Adelaide Hills offers endless ways to spend your weekends and weekdays, whether you're visiting from interstate or overseas, or enjoying a staycation at home in Adelaide. There's something for everyone, everyday in the Adelaide Hills.

Lobethal Fabrik Art Installation

Arts and Culture

Celebrated for its unique and diverse arts culture, the Adelaide Hills region works with local artists and the wider community to facilitate and promote activities that enhance culture within our community.

Bandicoot image taken by Brian Cartwright

Local Wildlife

One of the most cherished parts of living in the Adelaide Hills is sharing our backyards and properties with native wildlife. While we can happily co-exist, sometimes we need some tips for sharing our gardens.

Crafers Clealand Mount Lofty Mountain Biking

Parks and Recreation

The Hills are dotted with places to play and enjoy fun recreational activities with family and friends. Find your next destination!

Elected Members November 2022

Elected Members

Meet the Council Members and the Mayor who represent the Adelaide Hills Council area, along with the Executive team. Council Members are essential in leading the community and advocating for its interests.

Lobethal Bierhaus

Business Services

Businesses of all shapes and sizes in the Adelaide Hills offering everything from fresh produce and food, to manufacturing and business advisory. Find out how to seek support for your business, connect with others and meet legislative requirements.

Young Family

Public Health

Council is responsible for a range of public health and safety issues and initiatives, and work closely with local businesses, government and stakeholders to manage and mitigate public health risks.

Explore the Adelaide
Hills Council region

Use the interactive map to explore the local area and discover facilities, community centres and things to do.
Jade Ballantine

2 June 2025

Appointment of Director Environment and Infrastructure, Jade Ballantine

Following an extensive recruitment process, Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Jade Ballantine as Director Environment and Infrastructure, commencing on 7 July 2025.

Latest news

Elastic Hair Ties

29 May 2025

Did you know that elastic hair-ties can be harmful to our hills wildlife?

Did you know that elastic hair-ties can be harmful, even deadly to hills wildlife? Animals such as rakali, turtles, platypuses, and birds can become entangled in or ingest these small items.

Campfire Bushfire Risk

29 May 2025

Stay alert this winter, as bushfire risk may be higher than usual

The Adelaide Hills community is encouraged to stay alert this winter, as bushfire risk may be higher than usual.

News Library council office sign

29 May 2025

Council decision regarding former Councillor Louise Pascale

At Tuesday night’s Council meeting, elected members considered the outcome of an investigation into three Behavioural Standards Complaints made against former Councillor Louise Pascale.

Discover Mount Torrens Heritage Trail App

28 May 2025

Discover Mount Torrens like never before with a new Heritage Trail App

If you're curious about the rich past of Mount Torrens, there's now a new way to explore it, right from your smartphone.

News Library council office sign

28 May 2025

Resignation of Councillor Melanie Selwood

Councillor Melanie Selwood has resigned from Adelaide Hills Council following preselection by the Greens to lead their Upper House ticket for the upcoming state election

News CAWRA facility

26 May 2025

Join our recycling facility tour on June 23

Adelaide Hills Council residents! Join this behind-the-scenes tour of the Central Adelaide Waste Authority's material recovery facility in Kilburn.

News Council sign

23 May 2025

Resignation of Councillor Pauline Gill

Councillor Pauline Gill has informed Adelaide Hills Council of her decision to resign, effective Friday 23 May 2025.

Gumeracha Torrens Valley Community Centre

23 May 2025

Gumeracha Op Shop update

The Gumeracha Op Shop has recently undergone a deep cleaner and consolidation of stock.

News Council sign

22 May 2025

Resignation of Councillor Louise Pascale

Councillor Louise Pascale has resigned from her position as an Elected Member of the Adelaide Hills Council effective from Thursday 22 May 2025. Council will hold a supplementary election as soon as practicable for the Ranges Ward.

Amy Gillett Bikeway Woodside

22 May 2025

Have your say. Draft Annual Business Plan 2025-26 and Draft Long Term Financial Plan

Both of these important council documents are currently open for community feedback.

Child in a library

20 May 2025

Discover how good libraries are for SA communities

South Australian public libraries are more than places to borrow books, they’re vital community hubs supporting education, wellbeing, digital access, emergency response, and economic growth.

Woodforde Lewis Yarluperka O'Brien Reserve

19 May 2025

Boundary Change Information Session Thursday 29 May

Find out how the proposed Campbelltown boundary change impacts you and your family

Lobethal Fabrik Arts And Heritage Centre Render

Fabrik

Fabrik’s exciting redevelopment is underway, which will create purpose-built galleries, workshop and artist studio spaces, a brand new retail store and a heritage interpretation throughout the site, celebrating the history of the Onkaparinga Woollen Mill.

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