Hillman, WA 6168 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hillman is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6168, home to 1,807 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Rockingham local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 38 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,807
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,304 /week
- Median personal income
- $599 /week
- Median family income
- $1,439 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Rockingham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brand
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Hillman Primary School
- Kolbe Catholic College
- Smyl Community College
- Cooloongup Primary School
- East Waikiki Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 55 bus stops
- Darile St After Milna St
- Darile St Before Merilup Ct
- Calume St Before Tamalee Pl
- Milina St After Palamuna Ct
- Rockingham Stn Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 36 parks and reserves
- 3 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 41.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 51.7% of the 782 resolvable premises in Hillman. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 48.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 51.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hillman?
Hillman (WA 6168) had 1,807 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Rockingham local government area.
What is the median rent in Hillman?
The median advertised rent in Hillman is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hillman?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Hillman covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Hillman Primary School (0.5 km), Kolbe Catholic College (1.3 km), Smyl Community College (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hillman?
Hillman is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hillman?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). 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 Hillman?
In Hillman, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (41.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Hillman?
57 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Hillman centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus 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.
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