Hilbert (WA)

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According to assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hilbert has an estimated residency of 6,694 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 2,529 people (60.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 4,165 people. The estimation is based on a resident count of 6,502 determined by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 1,476 validated new addresses post-Census. The current population density stands at 728 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with typical levels recorded by Districts. Hilbert's 60.7% expansion rate since the 2021 census outstripped the national benchmark of 9.3% and the state equivalent, positioning it as a key regional growth hotspot. This upward trajectory was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 56% of total population increases, with natural growth and overseas migration also registering positive inputs.

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Hilbert possesses a skilled labour force, with notable representation in industrial and manufacturing sectors, an unemployment rate of 7.3%, and employment growth estimated at 5.7% over the past year. Data from March 2026 shows 3,566 working residents. The jobless rate sits 3.1% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, suggesting room for improvement, while participation is exceptionally high at 80.7% compared to 70.2% in Greater Perth. According to Census records, a low 5.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this period was influenced by COVID-19 restrictions.

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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show Hilbert taxpayers earning a median income of $89,161 and an average income of $104,619. These figures are high on a national scale and exceed the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, estimated values for March 2026 stand at roughly $98,906 for the median and $116,054 for the average. Census data places household, family, and personal incomes between the 70th and 81st percentiles nationwide. The largest income bracket is occupied by 47.8% of households (3,199 residents) earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, compared to 32.0% regionally. Although residential expenses absorb of earnings, disposable income remains in the th percentile, and the SEIFA index puts the area in the th decile.

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At the time of the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 99.6% houses and 0.4% other dwellings like apartments or semi-detached options, differing from the Perth metro split of 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Outright home ownership in Hilbert was low at 7.9%, with most residents paying off a mortgage (78.4%) or renting (13.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,800 was below the Perth metro average of $1,907, while the median weekly rent was $370, compared to $350 in the wider metro area. Nationally, local mortgage costs are below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are lower than the national figure of $375.

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Families comprise the vast majority of households at 81.2%, consisting of couples with children at 41.8%, couples without children at 26.0%, and single parents at 12.1%. Non-family households account for the remaining 18.8%, made up of lone occupants at 16.3% and group living situations at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, exceeding the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment presents an opportunity for improvement, as the university qualification rate of 20.0% is below the national benchmark of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees account for 14.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Technical qualifications are highly prevalent, with 45.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 12.4% with advanced diplomas and 32.6% with certificates.

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Public transport services in Hilbert include 28 active bus stops. These stops accommodate 3 separate routes that provide 695 passenger journeys weekly. Accessibility is good, with typical walking distances to the nearest stop averaging 262 meters. As a residential suburb, commuting is mostly outbound, with private vehicles dominating at 86% and trains at 8%. Car ownership averages 1.7 vehicles per household, above the regional average, while a low 5.0% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census.

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Hilbert exhibits positive health profiles, with low rates of common chronic conditions among younger and older demographics, and private health coverage spanning approximately 69% of the population (4,600 people). This is higher than the Greater Perth rate of 59.0% and the national average of 55.7%.

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Hilbert shows higher levels of cultural diversity than most comparable areas, with 26.0% of residents using a non-English language at home and 36.2% born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 43.8% of the population. Hinduism shows a notable concentration at 4.6% of residents, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

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Hilbert has a median age of 29, making it younger than Greater Perth's median of 37 and the national median of 38. The suburb has a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 at 23.8%, well above the national rate of 14.6%, but fewer residents aged 65 - 74 at 2.8%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age group has risen from 16.3% to 17.6% and the 15 to 24 group has grown from 11.4% to 12.6%, while the 0 to 4 group decreased from 10.8% to 9.9%. Projections to suggest the to cohort will grow by people (), rising from to .

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Hilbert currently has an estimated 662 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 293 children aged 0-2 and 194 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 47% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 15% by 2041 (to approximately 763 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 761. Recent growth has been driven by high birth rates observed in the area, with approximately 16.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally.