Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Hilbert has an estimated 8,861 residents, up 112.7% since the 2021 Census, with 54 projects tracked in the area around Hilbert.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Hilbert is located 27 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 8,861 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 4,696 people (112.7%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 4,165 people. The area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth and is marked by development activity and population drivers well above average.
Children, young adults and the working age population make up substantial shares, with family households and couples with children prominent. Income levels are high, and the area offers picturesque landscapes between parks and natural reserves alongside urban convenience. Its diverse community, mix of modern and historical architecture, local amenities, recreational facilities, cafes, shops, restaurants, schools and educational institutions contribute to its character.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Hilbert is located 27 kilometres south-southeast from Perth CBD. Its population is estimated at around 8,861 as of Aug 2026, based on aggregated SA2-level ERP counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. (ERP) means Estimated Resident Population. The estimate represents an increase of 4,696 people (112.7%) since the 2021 Census, when the population was 4,165 people. The area ranks in the top 10% nationally for population growth and is marked by development activity and population drivers well above average.
Children, young adults and the working age population make up substantial shares, with family households and couples with children prominent. Income levels are high, and the area offers picturesque landscapes between parks and natural reserves alongside urban convenience. Its diverse community, mix of modern and historical architecture, local amenities, recreational facilities, cafes, shops, restaurants, schools and educational institutions contribute to its character.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 373 in 2006 and 6,712 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 8,861 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 24.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 47.8%.
Hilbert ranks in the 96th percentile nationally for development activity and the 95th for population growth.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Hilbert is $695 a week, up 4.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 4% below Greater Perth.
4% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $695 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Armadale | $739 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Armadale, over 12 months | +5.9% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - South East | $716 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - South East, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 54 projects in and around Hilbert, 18 of them under construction.
Neighbourhood retail hub within the Sienna Wood masterplanned community in Hilbert, Perth's south-east corridor. Spanning approximately 7,500sqm, the centre features a full-line Woolworths supermarket, around 15 specialty stores including dining, a medical centre, and a Nido Early School childcare centre.
A 1,580 hectare masterplanned urban redevelopment by DevelopmentWA with Stockland's Sienna Wood estate as a key precinct. The project will ultimately deliver more than 16,000 dwellings for around 40,000 residents together with schools, town centres, parklands, living streams, recreation facilities and protected Aboriginal heritage areas.
A major urban transformation centered on the METRONET Armadale Line upgrade, featuring an elevated rail line and newly rebuilt Armadale Station which reopened for passenger services in October 2025.
The Gwynne Park Pavilion redevelopment replaces the original 1971 structure with a modern, accessible district-level community and sporting facility. Scope of works includes a spacious main hall, clubroom, meeting rooms, modern changerooms, kiosk and commercial kitchen amenities to support local sporting clubs and community hire.
Forrestdale Business Park East (FBPE) is a 190 hectare industrial estate forming the eastern component of the 330 hectare Forrestdale Business Park, bounded by Tonkin Highway, Armadale Road and Ranford Road in Forrestdale.
Major upgrade of Eighth Road between Armadale Road and Forrest Road to support the Wungong growth area. Works include a divided carriageway, cycle lanes, footpaths, drainage upgrades, underground power, landscaping, new roundabouts and coordination with the Armadale Road signalised intersection upgrade.
A massive rail revitalisation project in Perth's south-east that combined the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, Thornlie-Cockburn Line, and Byford Rail Extension. The project delivered seven new or rebuilt stations, replaced 13 level crossings with elevated rail, and extended the line 8km to Byford.
Construction of the new purpose-built Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade Station commissioned by the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. The project includes modern appliance bays, dedicated training, operational, and turnout facilities to bolster emergency response capabilities.
Master-planned estate of 550 homes on a 38-hectare residential estate in Forrestdale featuring three parks, future primary school, and surrounded by established amenities. Joint venture between private and government developers (LWP Property Group and DevelopmentWA).
Established master planned community in Byford delivered by Satterley. Final precinct (Cardup Brook) is selling with over 900 residential lots, alongside existing village centre, Lake Allambee, parks and schools.
City of Armadale redevelopment of the 6.67 hectare Morgan Park precinct including a new multi-use sports pavilion, public toilets, expanded car parking, upgraded playspace, relocated sports lighting, reconfigured football and athletics facilities, exercise nodes and improved pedestrian connections.
Heron Park North is a small residential estate of 80 lots developed by Satterley Property Group in Harrisdale, WA. The project is fully completed and sold out, with all civil works and public open spaces finished by 2023.
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Estimated completion year of the 18 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 3, 2027 5, 2028 3, 2029 2, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 2. 8 have no completion year.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABS building approvals | 53.6 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 272 | ABS building approvals | 95th percentile nationally |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Hilbert include: Stockland Sienna Wood Town Centre (Completed); Armadale Strategic Metropolitan Centre Redevelopment (Construction); Wungong Urban (Construction); METRONET Armadale Line Transformation (Completed); and Byford Rail Extension and Armadale Station Redevelopment (Completed). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Hilbert spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Precincts & Urban Renewal, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Hilbert currently ranks below national averages at the 35th percentile.
AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Hilbert higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Hilbert area has seen 782 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Hilbert's current population of 8,861 has been supported by 272 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Hilbert has seen 53.6 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 16 people in the suburb of Hilbert, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Hilbert's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 272, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Hilbert has grown by approximately 2,905 people, while 1,362 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 2.1 people added for each new dwelling approval. This indicates solid population growth supported by housing development activity.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Hilbert lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,861 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +112.7% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 965 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 50th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +12.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +16.8% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 4,165 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 4,696 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +10.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +9.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 9.19 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Hilbert was estimated to be approximately 8,861 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 6,712 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Hilbert has added approximately 4,696 people and shown a 112.75% increase from the 4,165 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Hilbert is estimated at 964 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Hilbert has shown a compound annual growth rate of 16.8% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Hilbert is driven by: Interstate migration (56.00000000000001%), Natural increase (25.0%), Overseas migration (19.0%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 56.00000000000001% of overall population gains.
Hilbert hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 2% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 3.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 27.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 37.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 57.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 29 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 10.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 24.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 17.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 8.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 2.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Hilbert at 28 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 29 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 28 years as at August 2026, Hilbert is 9 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 10 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Hilbert compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 24.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Hilbert compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 2.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Hilbert show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (10.1% vs 5.5%) and 25-34 year-olds (24.9% vs 15.8%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.1% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (1.0% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 27.0% of the population in the suburb of Hilbert as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 3.2% of the population in the suburb of Hilbert as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 84% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $97,341 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 99th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $115,005 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,073 | 2021 Census, weekly | 70th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,034 | 2021 Census, weekly | 81st percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 21.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,201 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 9.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hilbert is approximately $104,194. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $97,341.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hilbert is approximately $123,101. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $115,005.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hilbert is approximately $104,194 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $97,341 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hilbert is approximately $123,101 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $115,005 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Hilbert's households (~47.8% / 660 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Hilbert is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 47.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Hilbert is $2,073/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Hilbert is $2,201/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Hilbert is $1,034/wk.
The suburb of Hilbert shows a median taxpayer income of $97,341 and an average of $115,005 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is among the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $64,047 and average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $104,194 (median) and $123,101 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Hilbert is $7,353 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Hilbert's disposable income is $7,353 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The employment landscape in Hilbert shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 72.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 3,297 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 8,102 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 3,555 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Hilbert has approximately 3,297 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The elevated unemployment rate suggests challenging labour market conditions. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Hilbert stands at 7.3%, which is 3.1 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Hilbert is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (15.0% of employment), construction (10.7%), and retail trade (9.8%). Other significant employers include education & training and transport, postal & warehousing.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Hilbert has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Hilbert is 72.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Hilbert shows notable specialisation in transport, postal & warehousing, which employs 7.9% of the local workforce compared to 4.7% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The suburb of Hilbert's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Hilbert ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 20.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 32.6% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 1.7% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.4% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.7% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.4% | 2021 Census | 49th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.4% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.4% | 2021 Census | 36th percentile nationally |
20.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hilbert have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
34.9% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hilbert have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Hilbert ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Hilbert are: Certificate (32.6%), Bachelor Degree (14.9%), Advanced Diploma (12.4%).
32.7% of the population in the suburb of Hilbert is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.4% in primary school, 7.4% in secondary school, 4.4% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Hilbert is 1019, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 3 schools within the suburb of Hilbert, with a combined enrollment of approximately 539 students.
The suburb of Hilbert includes 2 primary schools, 1 combined school.
Hilbert features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 16.3% | 2021 Census | 15th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 41.8% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 26.0% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 12.1% | 2021 Census | 68th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.6% | 2021 Census | 45th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 1,380 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 2,936 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 81.2% | 2021 Census | 84th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Hilbert had 1,380 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 112.8% to an estimated 2,936 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Hilbert is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 81.2% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (16.3%), group households (2.6%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 1,121 family households, couples with children account for 41.8% of all households, couples without children at home 26.0%, and single parent families 12.1%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Hilbert shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 81.2% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 16.3% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Hilbert have an average of 1.5 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 45.9% of the adult population are currently married, while 42.6% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 16.3% of all households in the suburb of Hilbert, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.6% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
Hilbert was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 36.2% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 26.0% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 74.0% | 2021 Census | 29th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 81.6% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 63.8% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 65th percentile nationally |
Hilbert was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 26.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.2% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Hilbert, at 43.8% of people, although more residents (45.0%) reported no religion. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Hinduism, which comprises 4.6% of the population, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hilbert are English, comprising 26.9% of the population, Australian, comprising 23.0% of the population, and Other, comprising 15.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Filipino is notably overrepresented at 5.0% of Hilbert (vs 1.4% across Greater Perth), Dutch at 2.7% (vs 1.5%) and South African at 1.5% (vs 1.0%).
36.2% of the suburb of Hilbert population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
26.0% of the population in the suburb of Hilbert speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
2.3% of the suburb of Hilbert population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
81.6% of the suburb of Hilbert population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Hilbert is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 13.7% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 7.9% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 99.6% | 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,800 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 49th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 78.4% | 2021 Census | 99th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 0.4% | 2021 Census | 7th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $370 | 2021 Census, weekly | 50th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.8% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 20.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 15th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Hilbert, 7.9% of homes are owned outright, 78.4% are owned with a mortgage, and 13.7% are rented.
According to the latest data, 99.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Hilbert are houses.
In the suburb of Hilbert, 0.0% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 0.4% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Hilbert stands at 7.9%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Hilbert is $1,800, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Hilbert is $1,630, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Hilbert, households with mortgages typically spend 20.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.8% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Hilbert is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Hilbert shows mortgage holders spending 20.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.8% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Hilbert consists of 99.6% detached houses, 0.4% semi-detached dwellings, 0.0% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Hilbert consumes approximately 18.2% of median household income ($8,976 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Hilbert show attached dwellings contributing 4% of approvals compared to 0% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 96% of applications versus 100% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
The level of general health in Hilbert is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 71.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 93rd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 78.3% | 2021 Census | 90th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 75th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
Around 71.3% of people in the suburb of Hilbert are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Hilbert, 3.0% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.2% of people in the suburb of Hilbert are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.5% of the suburb of Hilbert population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.1% of people in the suburb of Hilbert have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Hilbert, 71.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 46 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 46th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 30 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 29th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 460 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 223 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 2 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 5.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 30 public transport stops within the suburb of Hilbert.
The suburb of Hilbert has 460 weekly trips across 2 routes, averaging 65 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 265 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 654 m away and the nearest school 1.4 km.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 30 stops nearby, 460 weekly trips, access rating 46 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 14 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 14th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 654 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest fitness centre | 2.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 3.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 3.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 3.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 3.8 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 3.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 5.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There are 4 long day care centres with 324 places in Hilbert, about 2.1 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Hilbert higher than 96% of real estate markets across the country.
Hilbert has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Hilbert is $695 a week, +4.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Hilbert lies within the top 5% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Hilbert hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 2% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 84% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The employment landscape in Hilbert shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators.
The educational profile of Hilbert ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Hilbert features high concentrations of family households and couples with children but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
Hilbert was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics.
Hilbert is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to Greater Perth.
The level of general health in Hilbert is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Hilbert has an estimated 8,861 residents, up 112.7% since the 2021 Census, with 54 projects tracked in the area around Hilbert.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Hilbert.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50636). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Hilbert from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Hilbert with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
