Hilbert, WA 6112 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hilbert is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6112, home to 4,165 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Armadale local government area and roughly 26 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,165
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $2,073 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,034 /week
- Median family income
- $2,201 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Armadale
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Canning
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- John Calvin Christian College
- Neerigen Brook Primary School
- Armadale Education Support Centre
- Armadale Senior High School
- Dale Christian College Wa
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 48 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 train stops, 96 bus stops
- Forrest Rd After Fifth Rd
- Forrest Rd After Anham St
- Fifth Rd After Locksley Av
- Fifth Rd After Marian Av
- Armadale Stn Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 32 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 50 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 7 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 755 mm
- Reference station: Perth Airport, 24.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 95.1% of the 2,918 resolvable premises in Hilbert. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 95.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 4.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 25,930 across the Armadale District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8,360 theft, 7,261 violent offences, 2,942 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hilbert?
Hilbert (WA 6112) had 4,165 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Armadale local government area.
What is the median rent in Hilbert?
The median advertised rent in Hilbert is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hilbert?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hilbert covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: John Calvin Christian College (0.4 km), Neerigen Brook Primary School (0.7 km), Armadale Education Support Centre (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hilbert?
Hilbert is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (95.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hilbert?
Across the surrounding area, 25,930 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (8,360), violent (7,261), property damage (2,942). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hilbert?
In Hilbert, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (24.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hilbert?
100 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hilbert centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 48 bus stops, 4 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile:
- WA Department of Education — alphabetical schools list
- Bureau of Meteorology - climate statistics for Perth Airport
- Public Transport Authority of Western Australia — Transperth GTFS
- Western Australia Police Force — Crime time series data (wa.gov.au)
- NBN upgrade map (Luke Prior)
- NBN Co — Check your address