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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 Centres 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

Our region offers a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. Escape to the heart of the 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.
news cricket club

28 July 2025

Community Grant applications open 1 September.

Community grants support local non-profit, sporting and community groups. Find out more at one of our upcoming information sessions.

Latest news

Lobethal Firepit Sculpture

28 July 2025

Lobethal sculpture reflects spirit of reconciliation at Fabrik

A striking new public artwork has been installed at the entrance of Fabrik Arts + Heritage in Lobethal.

news rby awards

28 July 2025

Nominations are now open for the Ruby Awards 2025,

Celebrating South Australia’s arts, cultural and creative industries with nominations open until August 12 .

SALA Adelaide Hills

28 July 2025

SALA Festival transforms the Adelaide Hills this August

More than 30 venues across the region showcase works by local artists.

news candidates

28 July 2025

Want to help shape your community? Candidate nominations now open until 7 August

Nominate as a candidate for the 2025 Supplementary Election. Nominations open 24 July. Information sessions on 23 and 24 July

NAIDOC Family Fun Day

22 July 2025

NAIDOC Family Fun Day brings culture and connection to the Hills

Hundreds of people gathered at Mount Barker’s Laratinga Pavilion on Saturday 12 July for a vibrant and heartfelt NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day that brought culture, creativity and connection to the heart of the Hills.

News Jeffries fertiliser

21 July 2025

Thanks for composting! Jeffries buy one get one free offer

As a thank you for composting your food scraps, compostable items, and garden materials, Jeffries is offering a buy one, get one FREE deal on Jeffries CulChar 10kg & 20kg bags.

Images of cyclists in TDU 2025 Men Stage 3

16 July 2025

Adelaide Hills to Shine with Three Spectacular Stages in Santos Tour Down Under 2026

Epic racing and legendary climbs combine to make Adelaide Hills the highlight of Australia’s iconic Santos Tour Down Under.

News Farm Fire Unit CFS

14 July 2025

Grants available for Farm Fire Units

Applications will be accepted until 8 August from Individual farmers, farming businesses, rural landholders and rural community groups

High Productivity Vehicle Network Truck

7 July 2025

SA Government High Productivity Vehicle Network

Enhancing South Australia's freight efficiency through strategic corridor upgrades

Council By-Laws Review

3 July 2025

Hills local laws - have your say

Help us review our six existing By-laws and provide your feedback on a proposed new By-law for livestock and bee management.

Community Forum Mount Torrens

2 July 2025

Mount Torrens Community Forum brings locals together

The Mount Torrens Community Forum was held on Tuesday evening July 1, bringing together around 25 community members, Elected Members, and Adelaide Hills Council staff for an engaging and informative night.

Automatic External Defibrillator

30 June 2025

Enhancing safety across the Hills with new automatic external defibrillators installed

In a significant move to bolster public health and safety, Council have recently installed 66 Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) across key locations within the region.

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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