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Hilton WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Hilton, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Hilton WA is 4,323 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hilton is $842 per week ($43,784 per year). Median rent in Hilton is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Hilton has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Hilton has a population density of 2514.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hilton is England. The most common religion is No Religion (61% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilton is $1,950.

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Hilton Population

residents (Census 2021)

Hilton Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$842/wk

$43,784 per year

#2918 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Hilton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (2,044) Female 52.7% (2,280)

Population Density

2514.8

people per km²

4,323 people · 1.7 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,283

Family income/wk

Hilton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilton Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

31.8% 343 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

68.2% 734 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Hilton Country of Birth

Australia

86.2%

England

8.8%

Germany

1.1%

France

0.8%

India

0.8%

Canada

0.7%

China

0.5%

Chile

0.4%

Croatia

0.4%

Iran

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Hilton Religion

No Religion

60.6%

Catholic

15.7%

Not stated

11.0%

Anglican

6.9%

Christian (other)

2.0%

Buddhism

1.6%

Islam

1.2%

Baptist

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Hilton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

15.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Hilton Languages Spoken at Home

Other

27.4%

German

16.1%

Italian

15.6%

Spanish

12.9%

French

8.1%

Portuguese

5.4%

Japan

5.4%

SAL Indon

4.8%

Serbian

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Hilton Employment

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Employed full-time

36.6% 1,109 people

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Employed part-time

26.9% 815 people

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Unemployed

3.7% 113 people

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Not in labour force

32.8% 996 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Hilton Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

36.3%

Certificate III/IV

23.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.8%

Postgraduate Degree

14.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

7.5%

Certificate I/II

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Hilton Occupation

Professionals

42.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.6%

Managers

13.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.0%

Sales Workers

3.7%

Labourers

3.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Hilton Field of Study

Society & Culture

16.4%

Engineering

14.2%

Health

13.6%

Management & Commerce

12.3%

Education

11.5%

Creative Arts

10.1%

Architecture & Building

6.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.1%

Agriculture & Environment

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.6%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Hilton Dwelling Types

Separate house

88.1%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

10.2%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Hilton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

1.6%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.8%

$4,000+/wk

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Hilton Marital Status

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Married

34.4% 1,205

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Separated

2.9% 100

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Divorced

12.1% 424

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Widowed

6.8% 238

👤

Never married

43.8% 1,536

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Hilton Ancestry

English

31.0%

Australian

23.3%

Irish

10.3%

Other

9.7%

Scottish

9.4%

Italian

5.2%

German

3.9%

Dutch

2.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.9%

French

1.1%

Croatian

1.1%

Welsh

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Hilton School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

32.2%

Secondary — Government

22.8%

Pre-school

12.5%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Secondary — Catholic

6.6%

Primary — Catholic

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Hilton Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.8% 533

✅

No need for assistance

93.2% 7,355

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Hilton Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 582

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 2,582

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Hilton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

0.7%

$600-$799/mo

3.1%

$800-$999/mo

3.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

18.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

32.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Hilton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.3%

Did not go to work

14.8%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Bus

4.0%

Walked only

2.2%

Bicycle

2.1%

Train

1.5%

Other

1.1%

Truck

0.6%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.5%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Hilton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.8%

1 vehicle

39.0%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

9.2%

4+ vehicles

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Hilton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.1%

2 bedrooms

22.4%

3 bedrooms

50.8%

4 bedrooms

18.6%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Hilton Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

40.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Hilton Indigenous Population

3.3%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

269

Indigenous residents

7,861

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Hilton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

494

Asthma

134

Arthritis

104

Lung condition

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Hilton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.3%

$150-$299/wk

6.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

3.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.7%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500+/wk

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Hilton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

45.9%

Couple — no children

24.3%

Couple — no children under 15

10.4%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Hilton Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 4

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Previously served

1.8% 57

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Never served

98.0% 3,106

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Hilton Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.6% 397

—

Did not provide

87.4% 2,752

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Hilton Children Ever Born

No children

39.7%

1 child

15.9%

2 children

26.7%

3 children

12.2%

4 children

3.9%

5+ children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Hilton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

112

1971–1980

108

1981–1990

176

1991–2000

115

2001–2010

228

2011–2015

172

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Hilton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.6%

5–14 hours

33.4%

15–29 hours

13.4%

30+ hours

8.5%

Did not do domestic work

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Hilton Household Size

1 person

29.1%

2 persons

33.0%

3 persons

16.2%

4 persons

16.0%

5 persons

4.2%

6+ persons

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Hilton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,442

Moved from WA

370

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from SA

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Hilton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.7%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Hilton Schools

schools nearby

government

1040

avg ICSEA score

12,154

total students

East Fremantle Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 409 students

1149

ICSEA

John Curtin College Of The Arts Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,768 students

1129

ICSEA

Melville Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 670 students

1119

ICSEA

White Gum Valley Primary School Government

Primary · PP-6 · 246 students

1119

ICSEA

Our Lady of Fatima School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 156 students

1116

ICSEA

Palmyra Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 536 students

1113

ICSEA

Kerry Street Community School Independent

Primary · PP-6 · 62 students

1101

ICSEA

Beaconsfield Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 551 students

1090

ICSEA

Melville Senior High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,398 students

1071

ICSEA

Christ the King School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 304 students

1069

ICSEA

Samson Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 342 students

1065

ICSEA

Hilton Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 386 students

1065

ICSEA

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 190 students

1064

ICSEA

Winterfold Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 321 students

1057

ICSEA

Seton Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,091 students

1048

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 27 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Hilton Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,714/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Hilton

Your weekly income

≈ $7,427/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,414/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Hilton vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Gelorup

Pop: 2,255 Income: $865/wk Rent: $380/wk

Medina

Pop: 2,260 Income: $597/wk Rent: $270/wk

Midvale

Pop: 2,283 Income: $730/wk Rent: $275/wk

Piccadilly (WA)

Pop: 2,305 Income: $1,314/wk Rent: $320/wk

Highgate (WA)

Pop: 2,326 Income: $1,194/wk Rent: $365/wk

Marmion

Pop: 2,390 Income: $1,014/wk Rent: $495/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hilton

What is the population of Hilton WA?

The population of Hilton WA is 4,323 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2514.8 people per km².Hilton is ranked #1,787 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hilton?

The median personal income in Hilton WA is $842 per week, or $43,784 per year.The median household income is $1,714 per week.Family income is $2,283 per week.Hilton is ranked #2,918 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hilton?

Median rent in Hilton WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Hilton ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hilton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hilton WA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hilton?

The median age in Hilton WA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hilton a good suburb to live in?

Hilton is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 4,323.The median income is $842/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50641. All dollar figures in AUD.