with 51% of the town following the religion. The major denominations in the town are the Anglican, Catholic and One Heart Uniting Church churches. 29% of the town had no religious beliefs. The town has a number of sporting clubs and facilities, as well as churches, a hotel, and many local businesses, such as a bakery, a hair salon, and more. Former Port Adelaide Power footballer Cameron Hitchcock is from Elliston. Historic buildings The hall, which was officially opened on 10 February 1968, is distinguished by its mural which was painted with the help of local community members under the direction of artists Siv Grava and John Turpie. According to the placard erected by the District Council of Elliston, it is the largest mural of its type in Australia, depicts the historical life of Elliston and covers more than 500 square meters in area. The first District Council of Elliston Council Chambers were built in 1913 and still stand adjacent to Waterloo Bay Caravan Park. The Country Women's Association Rooms were the first to be built in South Australia by that organisation and opened on 4 July 1936. The Post Office was opened on 13 August 1880 and is the oldest public building still in use. The first Police Station (which still stands) was opened in 1881 and continued to be in use until 1971. Heritage listings Elliston has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Flinders Highway: Oaklands Shearing Shed off Flinders Highway: Elliston Cast Iron Lead Light off Flinders Highway: Elliston Jetty 9 Memorial Drive: Elliston Country Women's Association Rest Rooms See also Elliston (disambiguation) References Further reading External links Elliston Community Information Centre District Council of Elliston Coastal towns in South Australia Eyre Peninsula Populated places established in the 1840s