Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Hillarys has an estimated 12,149 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Hillarys.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Situated 19 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Hillarys presents an established and affluent coastal setting characterised by high socio-economic standing and steady demographic expansion. The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is placed at approximately 12,149 as of Aug 2026, building upon aggregated annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly address validations. This marks an expansion of 949 people, or 8.5%, beyond the 11,200 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, reflecting sound demographic momentum.
The demographic structure of the suburb of Hillarys leans toward a mature profile with a median age of 44, populated largely by family households and couples without children. The community features exceptional educational standards, strong school performance, above-average median household income, and high levels of outright home ownership alongside a notable mining employment base, underscoring its long-term financial strength and stability.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Situated 19 kilometres northwest of the Perth CBD, the suburb of Hillarys presents an established and affluent coastal setting characterised by high socio-economic standing and steady demographic expansion. The Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is placed at approximately 12,149 as of Aug 2026, building upon aggregated annual SA2-level ERP releases and quarterly address validations. This marks an expansion of 949 people, or 8.5%, beyond the 11,200 residents recorded at the 2021 Census, reflecting sound demographic momentum.
The demographic structure of the suburb of Hillarys leans toward a mature profile with a median age of 44, populated largely by family households and couples without children. The community features exceptional educational standards, strong school performance, above-average median household income, and high levels of outright home ownership alongside a notable mining employment base, underscoring its long-term financial strength and stability.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 10,643 in 2006 and 12,127 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 12,149 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 15 to 24, 14.1%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $4000+, 27.8%.
Hillarys ranks in the 97th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 92nd for health.
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 Hillarys is $900 a week, up 12.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 24% above Greater Perth.
24% above Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $900 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +12.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Joondalup | $830 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Joondalup, over 12 months | +6.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 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 - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | 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 6 projects in Hillarys (2 under construction) and 34 more in the surrounding area.
A landmark mixed-use development at the gateway to Hillarys Boat Harbour.
Extension of the coastal shared path network connecting Sorrento to neighbouring suburbs, featuring new sealed pathways, rest areas…
The Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion delivers more than 10 kilometres of shared paths across three sections to improve coastal walking…
Proposed multi-storey residential apartment development located at 470 Whitfords Avenue adjacent to Whitford City shopping centre.
Harbour Rise is a long established coastal estate on the hillside overlooking Hillarys Boat Harbour, directly across from Sorrento and…
Comprehensive foreshore improvement project including boardwalk upgrades, public facility enhancements, native vegetation restoration, and…
Major staged redevelopment of the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club and surrounding foreshore precinct.
First stage residential development within Ocean Reef Marina precinct.
Boutique collection of 73 luxury beachfront residences featuring one, two, and three-bedroom apartments plus exclusive three and…
Landmark seven-storey coastal apartment development featuring 83 premium residences (18 one-bedroom, 35 two-bedroom, 22 three-bedroom…
Capacity expansion and facility improvements at Sorrento Primary School to support growing enrolments.
State-of-the-art 22.8 million dollar major redevelopment of Hillarys Primary School delivered in three stages, providing 16 new general…
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Estimated completion year of the 24 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 2, 2026 6, 2027 10, 2028 3, 2029 1, 2030 1, 2031 0, 2032 0, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 0, 2036 1. 5 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 1 substantial development application lodged in and around Hillarys over the period covered (about 1 year). Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 1 tracked applications: 1 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 1 year) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 2.1 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 27th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 24 | ABS building approvals | 36th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 1 year) |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Hillarys include: The Harbour Hillarys (Under Assessment); Westfield Whitford City Expansion (Planning); Hillarys Cycle Network Expansion (Construction); Hillarys Boat Harbour Activation Master Plan (Construction); and Regents Garden Padbury Residential Aged Care Facility (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Hillarys spans multiple sectors including Residential Development, Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, and Education & Training, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Hillarys recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Hillarys area has seen 57 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Hillarys's current population of 12,149 has been supported by 24 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Hillarys has seen 2.1 approval 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 422 people in the suburb of Hillarys, 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 Hillarys's approval levels have been slightly above the yearly average of 24, showing modest growth in recent years.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Hillarys has grown by approximately 550 people, while 121 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 4.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
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.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Hillarys reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,149 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.5% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,927 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 69th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +0.9% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 11,200 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 949 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 6.31 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Hillarys was estimated to be approximately 12,149 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 12,127 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Hillarys has added approximately 949 people and shown a 8.47% increase from the 11,200 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Hillarys is estimated at 1,925 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Hillarys has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Hillarys is driven by: Overseas migration (82.0%), Natural increase (18.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 82.0% of overall population gains.
Hillarys hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 76th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 16.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 22.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 47.1% | 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 | 44 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 3.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 11.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 8.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Hillarys at 44 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 44 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 44 years as at August 2026, Hillarys is 7 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Hillarys compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 12.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Hillarys compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Hillarys show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 75-84 year-olds (8.2% vs 5.5%) and 65-74 year-olds (12.6% vs 8.5%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.2% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 16.2% of the population in the suburb of Hillarys as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.8% of the population in the suburb of Hillarys as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $69,592 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $92,651 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,465 | 2021 Census, weekly | 90th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $983 | 2021 Census, weekly | 77th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 41.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,877 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 16.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hillarys is approximately $74,491. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $69,592.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hillarys is approximately $99,174. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $92,651.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Hillarys is approximately $74,491 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $69,592 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Hillarys is approximately $99,174 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $92,651 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Hillarys's households (~27.8% / 1,094 households) is the $4000+ cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Hillarys is the $4000+ group, representing about 27.8% 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 Hillarys is $2,465/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Hillarys is $2,877/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Hillarys is $983/wk.
The suburb of Hillarys shows a median taxpayer income of $69,592 and an average of $92,651 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is extremely high 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 $74,491 (median) and $99,174 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Hillarys is $9,411 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Hillarys's disposable income is $9,411 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment conditions in Hillarys rank among the top 3% of areas assessed nationally.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 70.4% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,056 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 11,230 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,170 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Hillarys has approximately 7,056 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.6%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Hillarys stands at 1.6%, which is 2.6 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Hillarys is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.4% of employment), education & training (11.7%), and construction (10.7%). Other significant employers include professional & technical and retail trade.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Hillarys 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 Hillarys is 70.4%, 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 Hillarys shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 11.7% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Hillarys's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Hillarys shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 24.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 35.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 19.8% | 2021 Census | 34th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 3.8% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.6% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 32.5% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 6.0% | 2021 Census | 70th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.6% | 2021 Census | 39th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.5% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
35.1% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hillarys have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
32.5% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Hillarys have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Hillarys ranks in the 86th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Hillarys are: Bachelor Degree (24.4%), Certificate (19.8%), Advanced Diploma (12.6%).
29.3% of the population in the suburb of Hillarys is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.6% in primary school, 9.5% in secondary school, 6.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Hillarys is 1100, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Hillarys, with a combined enrollment of approximately 2,376 students.
The suburb of Hillarys includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Hillarys features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 40.9% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 32.9% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 8.7% | 2021 Census | 27th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,941 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 4,275 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 83.3% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Hillarys had 3,941 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.5% to an estimated 4,275 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Hillarys is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 83.3% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.3%), group households (1.5%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 3,283 family households, couples with children account for 40.9% of all households, couples without children at home 32.9%, and single parent families 8.7%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Hillarys shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 83.3% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.3% 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 Hillarys have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 60.8% of the adult population are currently married, while 27.1% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 15.3% of all households in the suburb of Hillarys, 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 1.5% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hillarys was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 35.4% | 2021 Census | 74th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 10.7% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 89.3% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.6% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 64.6% | 2021 Census | 25th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Hillarys was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 10.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 35.4% born overseas.
The main religion in Hillarys was found to be Christianity, which makes up 56.0% of people in Hillarys. This compares to 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hillarys are English, comprising 31.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 1.8% of Hillarys (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 1.0% (vs 0.7%) and Polish at 1.1% (vs 0.7%).
35.4% of the suburb of Hillarys population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
10.7% of the population in the suburb of Hillarys speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.5% of the suburb of Hillarys population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
90.6% of the suburb of Hillarys population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Hillarys is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 13.5% | 2021 Census | 9th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 45.4% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 89.6% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,400 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 86th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 41.0% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 8.2% | 2021 Census | 48th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $490 | 2021 Census, weekly | 88th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 19.9% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.5% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 36th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Hillarys, 45.4% of homes are owned outright, 41.0% are owned with a mortgage, and 13.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 89.6% of dwellings in the suburb of Hillarys are houses.
In the suburb of Hillarys, 2.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 8.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Hillarys stands at 45.4%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Hillarys is $2,400, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Hillarys is $1,270, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Hillarys, households with mortgages typically spend 22.5% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 19.9% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Hillarys is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Hillarys shows mortgage holders spending 22.5% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 19.9% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Hillarys consists of 89.6% detached houses, 8.2% semi-detached dwellings, 2.1% apartments, and 0.2% other dwelling types.
Housing in Hillarys consumes approximately 11.9% of median household income ($10,673 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Hillarys show attached dwellings contributing 24% of approvals compared to 10% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 76% of applications versus 90% of current dwellings. This suggests increasing densification. Housing density growth is around the national average.
Hillarys's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 62.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.9% | 2021 Census | 71st percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 80.3% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.7% | 2021 Census | 19th percentile nationally |
Around 62.2% of people in the suburb of Hillarys are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Hillarys, 2.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.2% of people in the suburb of Hillarys are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.3% of the suburb of Hillarys population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.9% of people in the suburb of Hillarys have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Hillarys, 62.2% 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 | 53 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 45th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 948 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 34th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 228 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 5 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.9 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 14.6% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 53 public transport stops within the suburb of Hillarys.
The suburb of Hillarys has 948 weekly trips across 5 routes, averaging 135 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 239 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 697 m away and the nearest GP 703 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 53 stops nearby, 948 weekly trips, access rating 46 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 31st percentile nationally |
| Nearest dentist | 689 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 697 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 703 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 708 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 730 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 731 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 7.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 8.2 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 3 long day care centres with 155 places in Hillarys, about 3.0 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking sees Hillarys recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide.
Hillarys has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 49th percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Hillarys is $900 a week, +12.5% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
An assessment of population growth drivers in Hillarys reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends.
Hillarys hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 89% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Employment conditions in Hillarys rank among the top 3% of areas assessed nationally.
Hillarys shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators.
Hillarys features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hillarys was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Hillarys is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Hillarys's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics relative to locations nationally with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.
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.
Hillarys has an estimated 12,149 residents, up 8.5% since the 2021 Census, with 6 projects tracked in Hillarys.
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 Hillarys.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Oct 2026. 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 (SAL50638). 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), infrastructure projects (Oct 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, 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 Hillarys 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 Hillarys 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.
