Residents Guide
Your Place, Your Space. Live your way in the Adelaide Hills. Information and resources for residents of the Adelaide Hills Council region.
Search the Guide
Subscribe to our newsletter
Sign-UpYour essentials
About Adelaide Hills
Community Services
About Adelaide Hills
![Discover Play Bikeway in Charleston](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Events/718355/Discover-Play-Bikeway-2023-March-Charleston-074-Edit_W768_H512_P50-26-43-36.jpg 768w 512h)
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](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Locations/562039/Gumeracha-Torrens-Valley-Community-Centre-2023-July-Foyer-21_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
Community Centres
Our team of friendly staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you to our Community Centre's in Norton Summit, Gumeracha and Aldgate. Connect with your community by participating in a range of fun activities and events.
![Mount Lofty Botanic Garden](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Landscapes/740493/Mount-Lofty-Botanic-Garden-2023-May-01_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
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.
![Fabrik Understory Postcards to Bushland Park Event](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Community/611911/Fabrik-Understory-Postcards-to-Bushland-Park-Peter-Pap-2023-April-06-Louise-Flaherty-Belinda-Gehlert-Tanya-Voges_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
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](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Environment/226424/Local-Wildlife_Image-taken-by-Brian-Cartwright_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
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](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Locations/215079/Crafers-Clealand-Mount-Lofty-Mountain-Biking-2017-September-02_W768_H512_P38-53-67-89.jpg 768w 512h)
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](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Council/403498/Elected-Members-November-2022-01_W768_H512_P50-41-74-21.jpg 768w 512h)
Elected Members
The Adelaide Hills Council area is represented by a Mayor and 12 Council Members who play a vital leadership role by representing the interests of our community and delivering on the Council's vision and strategic direction.
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](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Community/778477/People-Family-Young-Family-Tickling-Stock-Envato_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
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.
![Ben Russ Piccadilly Community](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W1920_H1280.jpeg 1920w 1280h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W1616_H1077.jpeg 1616w 1077h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W1312_H875.jpeg 1312w 875h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W1280_H853.jpeg 1280w 853h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W1024_H683.jpeg 1024w 683h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W768_H512.jpeg 768w 512h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W464_H309.jpeg 464w 309h, https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/News/852887/Ben-Russ-Piccadilly-Community-Hall-doors-open_W400_H267.jpeg 400w 267h)
17 July 2024
Piccadilly Community Hall gets an accessibility makeover
Recently, the Piccadilly Community Hall received a Recovery Ready Hall grant from the Adelaide Hills Council, aimed at preparing community-managed halls to serve as Recovery Support Hubs following emergencies.
Latest news
![Lobethal Fabrik Arts And Heritage Centre Render](https://www.ahc.sa.gov.au/assets/resized/images/Locations/773234/Lobethal-Fabrik-Arts-And-Heritage-Centre-Render-2020-February-Laneway_W768_H512.jpg 768w 512h)
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.