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Hillman has an estimated 1,952 residents, up from 1,807 at the 2021 Census — a change of 145 people, or 8.0%. Growth has averaged 0.7% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 93.0% of that increase. That puts 1,613 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS demographic updates with post-Census validated addresses, the suburb of Hillman records an estimated population of 1,952 as of Aug 2026. This figure marks an expansion of 145 people (8.0%) from the 1,807 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. AreaSearch established this 1,952 resident figure by reviewing post-Census address verification alongside the ABS ERP release from June 2025. With a population density of 1,613 persons per square kilometer, the suburb sits above typical levels found in nationwide assessments by AreaSearch. Furthermore, the 8.0% post-Census increase in the suburb of Hillman trails the national benchmark of 9.5% by only 1.5 percentage points, highlighting solid demographic momentum.
The primary catalyst behind these local increases was overseas migration, generating roughly 93.0% of recent population gains. In assessing future demographics, AreaSearch adopts the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections mapped at the SA2 level from a 2022 baseline. For areas extending beyond 2032 or missing local coverage, age-cohort growth rates are sourced from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release using 2022 baseline data. Demographic trajectories for the suburb of Hillman point to an overall expansion tracking just below the national statistical area median. Aggregated SA2-level modeling projects the suburb will add 216 persons to 2041, representing a cumulative increase of 11.1% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Over the past five-year period, building approvals for new residences have been non-existent in Hillman. This trend reflects an established, fully developed neighborhood with scarce vacant land available for residential construction. Because new residential supply is so limited, existing dwellings frequently experience upward pricing support as buyers compete almost exclusively across current stock. Residential building output in Hillman sits substantially below the levels recorded across Greater Perth. A continuous lack of new residential development generally elevates buyer demand and bolsters values across the established market. This pace of activity also trails the wider Australian average, underscoring the area's fully built-out profile and probable planning constraints.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 57 current infrastructure and development projects close to Hillman, worth an estimated $29.6 billion. 20 are already under construction and 23 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and communities. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, strategic planning, and major developments exert a powerful influence on community outcomes. AreaSearch has identified a total of 2 key initiatives anticipated to shape the local environment. Notable projects across the broader area include The Rivergums Baldivis, Rockingham General Hospital Redevelopment, Rockingham Community Hub and Rockingham Lotteries House, and Seaside Estate Madora Bay, with key developments highlighted below.
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The Rivergums Baldivis
Established masterplanned residential estate by Cedar Woods in Baldivis with schools, parks, lakes and childcare on-site. Final stages are in progress with land and house-and-land packages still selling.
Rockingham General Hospital Redevelopment
A multi-phase transformation of Rockingham General Hospital, significantly expanding its capacity and service range. The initial major redevelopment (2007-2010) converted the facility into a 229-bed general hospital with a new emergency department, ICU, and maternity services. More recent expansions include the 'Moordibirdup' modular ward (opened August 2022) adding 30 beds for low-to-medium acuity patients. By early 2026, the hospital integrated advanced VELYS robotic technology for surgical precision and continues to enhance mental health facilities including a Mental Health Emergency Centre.
Parkland Heights Baldivis
Masterplanned residential estate of approximately 1,200 dwellings with Pine View Primary School on-site, over 20ha of open space including Peckham Reserve (2.4ha oval) and the Baldivis South Sports Pavilion. Ongoing land releases, with a planned local shopping centre within the estate.
Seaside Estate Madora Bay
Seaside Estate is a beachside masterplanned residential community in Madora Bay developed by Satterley Property Group. It features direct beach access, sustainable coastal design, parks, walking trails, a new display village on Maspalomas Drive, and proximity to schools, Mandurah, and transport links.
Baldivis Grove
Baldivis Grove is a residential house and land estate community by Frasers Property offering family-friendly housing options, modern amenities, and beautifully landscaped parklands. The final stages of open space are currently under construction.
Schools Upgrade Fund - Rockingham and Kwinana Schools
Commonwealth-funded upgrades to public schools in the Rockingham and Kwinana area under Round 2 of the Schools Upgrade Fund (SUF), a $284.3 million national program administered by the Australian Government Department of Education. WA recipients under this round include Gilmore College (Orelia) and Koorana Education Support Centre (Warnbro), each receiving at least $250,000 for capital works such as administration block upgrades, food technology and home economics classroom improvements, new playground equipment, and sporting facility resurfacing.Delivery is coordinated with the WA Department of Education, with the national funding agreement running through to 31 December 2027.
Rockingham Strategic Centre Precinct Structure Plan
Approved planning framework for the 534 hectare Rockingham Strategic Centre, spanning the Rockingham train station to the foreshore. The plan guides long term mixed use growth across five precincts, supporting higher density housing, employment, transport connections, public spaces, retail, entertainment, education and defence industry activity.
The Strand at Safety Bay
The Strand at Safety Bay is a premium coastal land estate delivering 48 beachside lots directly opposite the Safety Bay foreshore. Many homesites offer ocean views and all are within walking distance of the beach, yacht club and local cafes, providing a low-rise coastal neighbourhood focused on lifestyle and beach access.
836 residents of Hillman are employed, from a labour force of 932. Unemployment sits at 10.3%, with participation at 57.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.6% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,633, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Workforce data aggregated by AreaSearch shows that Hillman features a balanced distribution between blue and white collar roles, marked by substantial employment in the construction industry and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. As of March 2026836 residents are employed. However, the local jobless rate exceeds the Greater Perth level of 4.2% by 6.1 percentage points, and the labour participation rate of 57.5% trails the 69.9% seen across Greater Perth. Census records reveal that working from home was limited to 3.2% of workers, though Covid-19 restrictions at the time may have influenced this outcome.
The primary sectors employing local residents are health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing. Manufacturing employment is notably concentrated, standing at 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, professional & technical occupations account for only 3.7% of workers, trailing the 8.2% registered across Greater Perth. Comparing resident numbers against the Census working population suggests that local employment capacity remains limited within this largely residential suburb. According to AreaSearch's review of aggregated ABS and SALM statistics, the local labour force contracted by 0.3% over the 12-month period alongside a 0.8% drop in employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded an employment expansion of 2.0% and a 2.5% increase in its labour force, alongside an increase of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. Looking ahead, the Mar-26 national projections from Jobs and Skills Australia provide perspective on potential workforce demand across Hillman. These five- and ten-year models, when weighted against local industry distributions, illustrate anticipated trajectory patterns. Nationally, employment is projected to grow 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Applying these sectoral forecasts directly to Hillman's industry distribution indicates potential local job growth of 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (note that this weighting is an illustrative extrapolation and excludes local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Hillman is $1,304 a week (about $68,000 a year), with median personal income at $599 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $48,600 a year against an average of $58,748. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO figures compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place the suburb of Hillman's income levels beneath the nationwide norm. Taxpayers across the suburb of Hillman record a median income of $48,600 and an average income of $58,748, compared to Greater Perth metrics of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index rise of 10.93% since financial year 2023 elevates estimated values to roughly $53,912 (median) and $65,169 (average) as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows family, household, and personal earnings in Hillman all tracking between the 11th and 20th percentiles across Australia.
The most common bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 30.5% of residents (595 people), mirroring the broader regional share of 32.0%. Residual income following housing costs stands at 85.5%, placing the locality in the 22nd percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Hillman had 686 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 100% detached houses and 0% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 18% rented and 37% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census findings indicate that the residential landscape in Hillman consists of 100.0% houses, with no other dwellings (such as semi-detached units, apartments, or alternative formats) present, contrasting with Perth metro's composition of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 37.2% compared to the Perth metro norm, while mortgaged properties represent 45.1% and rental housing accounts for 17.7%. Housing costs remain comparatively low: median monthly mortgage payments are $1,300 versus $1,907 across Perth metro, and median weekly rent sits at $300 versus $350 regionally. Relative to broader benchmarks, Hillman's mortgage obligations sit well beneath the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents track considerably lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Hillman counted 686 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 741 today, averaging 2.5 people each. 26% are couples with children, against 28% couples without children. 24% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The domestic landscape is heavily centered around families, who make up 72.6% of all households. This group includes couples with children (25.5%), couples without children (28.2%), and single parent families (17.6%). The remaining 27.4% comprises non-family arrangements, divided between lone person households at 23.9% and group households at 3.7%. Across all homes, the median household size is 2.5 people, slightly below the 2.6 figure recorded for Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
7.0% of adults in Hillman hold a university qualification, including 6.0% with a bachelor degree and 0.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 93% of areas nationally. A further 35.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 271 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 926 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Attainment figures point to educational challenges in the area, with 7.0% of residents holding higher education degrees compared to 30.4% across Australia, presenting a clear target for local learning initiatives. Within tertiary qualifications, bachelor degrees account for 6.0%, followed by graduate diplomas at 0.7% and postgraduate credentials at 0.3%. In contrast, vocational and technical pathways are well represented, with 43.9% of persons aged 15+ possessing vocational qualifications, comprising 8.5% with advanced diplomas and 35.4% holding certificates. Formal educational engagement is considerable, with 27.1% of the local population currently enrolled in study.
Primary school students represent 9.8% of residents, secondary schooling accounts for 9.2%, and tertiary studies comprise 2.4%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Hillman reaches 15 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 380 services a week. The typical home sits about 120 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Transit infrastructure in Hillman includes 15 active public transport stops providing bus services. A total of 2 distinct bus routes service these stops, generating 379 weekly passenger trips. Local transit connectivity is strong, with an average distance of 117 meters to the closest stop. Given the suburb's residential profile, commuting is largely outbound, dominated by private vehicle use at 83%, followed by 7% by train and 6% by bus. Dwellings maintain an average of 1.4 vehicles. In addition, 3.2% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions at the time.
Across all operating routes, transit frequency averages 54 trips per day, delivering around 25 weekly trips for each transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.1% of residents in Hillman report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 90% of areas nationally. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 50.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.7 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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According to AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality patterns and chronic illnesses, Hillman experiences notable public health challenges across both older and younger demographics, coupled with a subdued private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 51% of the population (~986 people). This insurance rate trails both the Greater Perth proportion of 59.0% and the nationwide average of 55.7%. Among reported medical conditions, arthritis and mental health challenges are the most prevalent locally, affecting 11.2 and 9.9% of residents respectively. Overall, 60.1% of residents reported having no long-term health issues, lower than the 71.9% documented across Greater Perth.
The working-age cohort demonstrates elevated rates of chronic illness, while seniors aged 65 and over comprise 22.4% of the population (437 people), exceeding the Greater Perth share of 15.9%. Health metrics among older residents present difficulties, tracking closely with broader national population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.3% of Hillman residents were born overseas and 7.5% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (34.9%) and Australian (26.6%). 3.1% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Hillman displays higher-than-average cultural diversity, with 27.3% of residents born abroad and 7.5% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity represents the primary faith, accounting for 42.1% of the local community. The most distinct variance appears in the Other religious category, comprising 1.1% locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth. Regarding ancestral backgrounds based on parental country of birth, the three most reported ancestries in Hillman are English at 34.9% (exceeding the regional level of 28.0%), Australian at 26.6% (above the 21.2% regional average), and Scottish at 7.6%. Additional divergences exist among other ancestral lines, including Welsh at 0.9% (versus 0.7% across the region), New Zealand at 1.2% (versus 0.8%), and Maori at 1.1% (versus 0.9%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Hillman is 40. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 25.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Hillman tilts toward older demographics. As of August 2026 estimates, retiree and elderly cohorts (65+) make up 22.4% of the population, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, whereas young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) account for 25.1% against 30.9% regionally. AreaSearch assesses the local median age at 40 as at August 2026, a decline from 41 at the 2021 Census and 3 years above the Greater Perth median of 37 recorded during that Census. Since then, middle aged and young retiree cohorts (45 - 64) have decreased from 25.1% to an estimated 21.9%.
Long-term projections indicate that retiree and elderly cohorts will drive most future expansion to 2041, increasing by 210 residents (48%) to reach 647, while young to middle aged adults, children, and young adults are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Hillman
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,807 at the 2021 Census → 1,952 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50639). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.