Hillman
A $357,000 median house price in a suburb that is entirely separate houses sets Hillman apart from most of metropolitan Perth. Every dwelling in the 1.21 km2 suburb is detached, which is unusual compared to the broader Perth mix of apartments and semi-detached stock. Household income sits at the 31.1st percentile nationally, classifying this as an affordable, mortgage-belt suburb where 45.1% of residents are paying off homes. The median age of 41 matches the national figure exactly, and 83.3% of residents were in the same address five years prior, pointing to a stable, owner-occupier base rather than a transient renter market.
Population
1,807
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,304/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$357K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $357,000, the median house price is well below Perth's broader median, making Hillman one of the more accessible entry points in the southern corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means buyers at the median can service debt without financial pressure at current income levels. The stock is exclusively separate houses, with 57.7% having 3 bedrooms and 39.2% having 4 or more bedrooms, catering to families rather than singles or downsizers. Outright owners represent 37.2% of dwellings, a solid share that signals long-term community stability. First-home buyers gain full detached housing stock rather than having to compete with apartments for their dollar.
For Buyers
At $357,000, the median house price is well below Perth's broader median, making Hillman one of the more accessible entry points in the southern corridor. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23%, below the 30% stress threshold, which means buyers at the median can service debt without financial pressure at current income levels. The stock is exclusively separate houses, with 57.7% having 3 bedrooms and 39.2% having 4 or more bedrooms, catering to families rather than singles or downsizers. Outright owners represent 37.2% of dwellings, a solid share that signals long-term community stability. First-home buyers gain full detached housing stock rather than having to compete with apartments for their dollar.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $300 against a $357,000 median gives a gross yield of approximately 4.4%, higher than most inner-Perth suburbs. However, the 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated compared to the Perth metro average, suggesting some difficulty in filling rentals. Only 17.7% of dwellings are rented, which is lower than the national average, reflecting the suburb's owner-occupier character. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, meaning no new supply is entering the market. The low renter share and thin transaction volumes mean investors here play a buy-and-hold strategy rather than capitalising on rapid turnover or rental demand growth.
Schools in Hillman iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hillman Primary School
K-6 · 256 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 sits at exactly the national figure, making Hillman demographically average by age. Overseas-born residents account for 27.3%, which is 5.7 percentage points above the national rate, with English (894 residents), Scottish (195) and Irish (178) ancestries dominating, reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Celtic but modestly multicultural community. University qualifications at 10.4% are 19.7 percentage points below the national average, consistent with the blue-collar and trade-oriented workforce. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure. Couples with children (462 families) outnumber couples without children (397), confirming the family-oriented character that the 3-4 bedroom housing stock supports.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
The most distinctive feature of Hillman's housing market is that 100% of dwellings are separate houses, compared to the national mix where apartments and semi-detached dwellings make up a substantial share. Bedroom sizes skew large: 57.7% have 3 bedrooms and 39.2% have 4 or more, with just 3.1% having 2 bedrooms. Tenure splits into outright owners (37.2%), mortgage holders (45.1%) and renters (17.7%), with the mortgage-holder share notably high, indicating a suburb still in active purchasing mode rather than accumulated wealth. At a rent-to-income ratio of 23%, renters are not under financial stress. The $357,000 median remains affordable relative to Perth's outer ring prices, supported by household incomes at the 31.1st income percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,300
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$599
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.5%
Unoccupied
56
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.0%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.8%
Couples, no children
1,427
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the largest employing industry at 16.3% of workers, followed by Construction at 12.2%, Manufacturing at 10.9% and Mining at 9.5%. This mix of blue-collar trade and resource-adjacent industries is consistent with Hillman's position in Perth's southern industrial corridor. By occupation, Community and Personal Service workers (109), Labourers (102) and Machinery and Drivers (100) make up the three largest groups, well above white-collar categories. The unemployment rate of 9.7% is above typical suburban levels, and the participation rate of 49.6% is low, with 615 residents not in the labour force. These figures likely reflect a mix of early retirees, carers and residents attached to cyclical resource-sector employment.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
27.3%
Participation
49.6%
Employed
662
Occupations
Top Industries
University
10.4%
Postgraduate
0.5%
Born Overseas
27.3%
Dwellings
686
Transport to Work
Car dependence is a defining feature of daily life in Hillman, with 84.7% of residents driving to work, higher than the national average, and only 5.7% using public transport. Walking and cycling account for 2.8% of commutes. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families rely on schools in adjacent suburbs. Crime data is not available for Hillman in the current dataset. Rent-to-income at 23% and mortgage-to-income at 23% both sit below the 30% stress threshold, meaning neither owners nor renters face housing cost pressure at median income levels. The volunteering rate of 10.9% and 83.3% residential stability both point to a community with roots rather than constant churn.
Drive
84.7%
Public Transport
5.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.8%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hillman compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hillman a good suburb to live in?
Hillman suits families seeking affordable detached housing in Perth's southern corridor. The $357,000 median house price is below the Perth metro median, mortgage-to-income sits at 23% which is below the 30% stress threshold, and 83.3% of residents stay put over five years, indicating real community attachment. The main limitation is car dependency, with 84.7% driving and limited public transport.
What is the median house price in Hillman?
The median house price in Hillman is $357,000 (estimated from rent data, 2025). Weekly rent averages $300, giving a gross yield of approximately 4.4%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,300, and the mortgage-to-income ratio is 23%, below the financial stress threshold of 30%.
What schools are in Hillman?
No schools are recorded within the Hillman suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. University qualifications among residents sit at 10.4%, which is 19.7 percentage points below the national average, reflecting the trade and blue-collar occupational profile of the area.
Is Hillman safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Hillman in the current dataset. As indirect context, 83.3% of residents remained at the same address over 5 years, which is consistent with a stable, low-disruption community. The suburb has 1,807 residents across a compact 1.21 km2 area with entirely owner-occupier and renter households in separate houses.
Is Hillman good for property investment?
The $357,000 median and $300 weekly rent imply a gross yield near 4.4%, above most inner-Perth suburbs. However, the 7.5% vacancy rate is elevated, and just 17.7% of dwellings are rented, making the tenant pool smaller than average. Zero development applications in 12 months means no competing new supply. Income at the 31.1st percentile nationally limits rent growth potential.
How is Hillman's population changing?
No population forecast data is currently available for Hillman. The suburb has 1,807 residents and a density of 1,489 people per km2 across 1.21 km2. Residential stability is high, with 83.3% of residents staying at the same address over 5 years, suggesting slow organic turnover rather than rapid demographic change.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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