Hilton (WA)

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Analyzing ABS demographic updates for the wider region alongside newly verified addresses from Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hilton (WA) has an estimated population of 4,667 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 344 people (8.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 4,323 residents. This shift is calculated from a resident population of 4,661, which Districts estimated using the June 2025 ABS ERP release and 10 validated new addresses added after the Census date. This population size corresponds to a density of 2,713 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb in the top quartile of all Australian locations evaluated by Districts. The 8.0% post-census growth rate for the suburb of Hilton (WA) is within 1.3 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating solid growth performance. Expansion in the area was chiefly underpinned by overseas migration, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of the total population gains in recent times, though natural growth and interstate migration also made positive contributions.

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Hilton features a highly educated labor force with strong representation in critical services, alongside an unemployment rate of 4.4% according to Districts aggregations of statistical area data. In March 2026, there were 2,565 employed residents. The unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than the Greater Perth average of 4.2%, while the participation rate matches the regional benchmark of 70.2%. Census data indicates that a modest 11.0% of employed locals worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to the latest ATO statistics compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year, Hilton ranks very high nationally in terms of income levels. Taxpayers in the suburb have a median income of $55,768 and an average income of $77,651, compared to $60,748 and $80,248 respectively for Greater Perth. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be approximately $61,863 for the median and $86,138 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Hilton around the 52nd percentile nationally. The most common income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, which contains 30.0% of residents (1,400 people), close to the wider region where 32.0% fall into this bracket. Affordability pressures are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, and the area sits in the th decile of the SEIFA income index.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in Hilton consisted of 86.7% separate houses and 13.3% other dwelling types, such as townhouses and apartments, compared to 77.8% separate houses and 22.1% other dwellings across the Perth metropolitan area. Home ownership in Hilton was lower than the metropolitan average at 21.5%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (47.1%) or tenants (31.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Perth metropolitan average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent was $300, compared to regional figures of $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Hilton's mortgage payments exceed the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are much lower than the national median of $375.

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Family households make up 65.5% of all homes in the suburb, consisting of couples with children at 27.4%, couples without children at 22.3%, and single-parent households at 14.4%. The remaining 34.5% are non-family households, which include single-person households at 29.2% and group households at 5.6%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational qualifications in Hilton are considerably higher than broader averages, as 39.0% of residents aged 15 and over hold a university degree, compared to 27.9% across WA and 28.6% in the local SA4 region. This education profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 24.4%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 9.5% and graduate diplomas at 5.1%. Vocational and technical training is also highly represented, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding vocational qualifications, comprising advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (19.5%).

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Public transport options in Hilton include 34 active transit stops served by bus networks. These stops accommodate 11 distinct routes, which together provide 1,765 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is excellent, with residents living an average of 153 meters from the nearest stop. Because Hilton is predominantly residential, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 78%, followed by trains at 9% and buses at 7%. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 per household, which is below the regional average. A relatively low 11.0% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Hilton exhibits notable health challenges based on Districts evaluations of mortality data and the prevalence of long-term conditions, which are somewhat common in both younger and older demographics. However, private health insurance coverage is very high, encompassing roughly 58% of the population, which is about 2,708 people.

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Hilton shows higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 13.3% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 27.4% born outside of Australia. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 30.6% of the local population. The most pronounced religious overrepresentation is among those practicing Judaism, who account for 0.1% of the population, compared to 0.3% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in Hilton is 38 years, which is close to the Greater Perth median of 37 and matches the national median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Hilton has a higher proportion of residents aged 85 and over (4.5%) but a lower share of young people aged 15 - 24 (11.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has risen from 5.0% to 6.0%, while the group aged 0 to 4 has shrunk from 7.6% to 6.2%. By 2041, the age structure of Hilton is projected to change significantly. The cohort aged 85 and over is expected to grow by 90% (an increase of 187 people), rising from to . The trend toward an older population is clear, with residents aged and over accounting for of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for children aged to and to .

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Hilton currently has an estimated 289 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 135 children aged 0-2 and 91 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 6% by 2041 (to approximately 273 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 399. Birth rates in the area have averaged 9.6 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.