Moving to Hilbert WA 6112
What the official numbers say about living in Hilbert — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $2,073 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Hilbert grew 851% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (438 → 4,165 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, New Zealand, England; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Tamil, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hilbert scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (91% of workers), while 5% work from home.
Nearest train station: Armadale, 3.6 km north-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Transperth Swan Transit Depot, 9 km north.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 13.2 km north-west.
The Perth CBD is roughly 27 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 15 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 12 parks — see them all on the Hilbert profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wungong Primary School 800 m · St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School 1.7 km · Gwynne Park Primary School 2 km · Australian Christian College - Darling Downs 2.1 km · Dale Christian School 2.2 km · Neerigen Brook Primary School 2.9 km · Armadale Senior High School 3.3 km · Willandra Primary School 3.4 km
Groceries: Woolworths 1.1 km · Aldi 2.8 km · Coles 2.8 km
Parks and reserves: Darling Downs Estate 1 km · Shipwreck Park 1.1 km · Wetterhorn Street Park 1.5 km · Sienna Wood Explorer Park 2 km · Don Simmons Reserve 2 km · Werndley Street Reserve 2.3 km · Pelham Reserve 2.4 km · Dawson Street Reserve 2.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hilbert, most often seen first: South-western Australian Magpie · Red-capped Parrot · Western Australian Raven · Southern Magpie-lark · Western Brown Honeyeater · Laughing Turtle-dove.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hilbert, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilbert here | 4,165 | — | 6/10 | 7% |
| Haynes | 2,417 | — | 7/10 | 10% |
| Brookdale | 2,968 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Darling Downs | 1,591 | — | 8/10 | 21% |
| Armadale | 13,415 | — | 1/10 | 8% |
| Seville Grove | 11,408 | — | 3/10 | 7% |
| Mount Richon | 2,067 | — | 5/10 | 27% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Armadale — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Burt — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6112 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Hilbert profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week.
The population grew 851% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 438 people to 4,165. It sits about 27 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Armadale station is roughly 3.6 km away. Local government is Armadale council, and the federal seat is Burt.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hilbert vs Haynes · Hilbert vs Armadale.
Nearby guides: Haynes · Brookdale · Darling Downs · Armadale · Seville Grove · Mount Richon.
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