Moving to Hilton WA 6163
What the official numbers say about living in Hilton — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $1,714 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Hilton grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,575 → 4,323 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Italy; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Hilton scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (78% of workers), while 12% work from home.
Nearest train station: Fremantle, 4.2 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Fremantle Station, 4.1 km north-west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Kayak Launch, 3.7 km west.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 9.2 km east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 15 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 42 schools · 43 cafes & restaurants · 16 supermarkets · 54 parks · 4 beaches — see them all on the Hilton profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hilton Primary School 100 m · Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School 600 m · Seton Catholic College 900 m · East Hamilton Hill Primary School 1.1 km · Christ the King School 1.3 km · Winterfold Primary School 1.5 km · Fremantle College 1.6 km · Samson Primary School 1.7 km
Groceries: Coles 600 m · Gilberts Fresh Food Market 650 m · The Grocer and the Chef 1000 m · Forrest Supafoods Fresh 1.6 km · Scarvaci IGA 2.2 km · IGA 2.4 km · Woolworths 2.5 km · Woolworths 2.6 km
Parks and reserves: Griffiths Park 150 m · Moorni Boorn Park 350 m · Griggs Park 400 m · Hilton Park 750 m · Hobbs Park 1.3 km · Enright Reserve 1.4 km · Jakob Park 1.4 km · Bakers Square 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Hilton, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Willie Wagtail · Pacific Black Duck · Red Wattlebird · Silver Gull · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Hilton, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton here | 4,323 | — | 7/10 | 15% |
| O'connor | 460 | — | 7/10 | 1% |
| Samson | 1,881 | — | 7/10 | 21% |
| Hamilton Hill | 11,327 | — | 4/10 | 17% |
| White Gum Valley | 3,358 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Beaconsfield | 5,315 | — | 9/10 | 6% |
| Willagee | 5,447 | — | 5/10 | 4% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fremantle — 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 Hilton profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week.
The population grew 21% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,575 people to 4,323. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Fremantle station is roughly 4.2 km away. Local government is Fremantle council, and the federal seat is Fremantle.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Hilton vs O'connor · Hilton vs Samson.
Nearby guides: O'connor · Samson · Hamilton Hill · White Gum Valley · Beaconsfield · Willagee.
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