Moving to Hamilton Hill WA 6163
What the official numbers say about living in Hamilton Hill — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $320 a week, against a median household income of $1,396 a week.
About 63% of homes are owner-occupied and 37% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Hamilton Hill grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,855 → 11,327 people).
Around 60% of households are families, averaging 2.2 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Italy, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Portuguese, Croatian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hamilton Hill sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest train station: Fremantle, 4.8 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 4.8 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kayak Launch, 4 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 9.3 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 16 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 35 schools · 40 cafes & restaurants · 14 supermarkets · 61 parks · 5 beaches — see them all on the Hamilton Hill profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Port School 200 m · Fremantle Christian College 450 m · Kerry Street Community Primary School 600 m · Phoenix Primary School 1 km · East Hamilton Hill Primary School 1.1 km · Christ the King School 1.4 km · Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 1.5 km · Winterfold Primary School 1.5 km
Groceries: Forrest Supafoods Fresh 250 m · Scarvaci IGA 1.1 km · IGA 1.2 km · ALDI 1.5 km · Woolworths 1.7 km · The Grocer and the Chef 1.8 km · Woolworths 2.2 km · Coles 2.2 km
Parks and reserves: Wheeler Park 250 m · Isted Reserve 350 m · Jakob Park 400 m · Bakers Square 600 m · Sawle Park 800 m · Enright Reserve 850 m · Goodchilde Park 900 m · Bushland Park 1.1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hamilton Hill, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Willie Wagtail · Pacific Black Duck · Red Wattlebird · Australian White Ibis · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hamilton Hill, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hill here | 11,327 | — | 4/10 | 13% |
| Hilton | 4,323 | — | 7/10 | 14% |
| Beaconsfield | 5,315 | — | 9/10 | 9% |
| Spearwood | 10,944 | — | 5/10 | 14% |
| North Coogee | 3,741 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Samson | 1,881 | — | 7/10 | 19% |
| White Gum Valley | 3,358 | — | 9/10 | 10% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Cockburn — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Fremantle — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6163 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hamilton Hill profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $320 a week, and about 37% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,855 people to 11,327. It sits about 16 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Fremantle station is roughly 4.8 km away. Local government is Cockburn council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hamilton Hill vs Beaconsfield · Hamilton Hill vs Spearwood.
Nearby guides: Hilton · Beaconsfield · Spearwood · North Coogee · Samson · White Gum Valley.
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