12 min drive to Fremantle + 5 min transfer + 35 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
39 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1396/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
6.4%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
62%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.2
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Hamilton Hill
Full-time 29.0%Part-time 18.2%Unemployed 3.4%Not in labour 49.3%
Dwelling Types
Hamilton Hill
House 68.4%Semi-detached 25.2%Flat/Unit 6.4%
Commute Mode
Hamilton Hill
Car 83.0%Transit 5.2%Bicycle 1.2%Walk 1.6%WFH 8.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.7%
England
6.5%
New Zealand
2.6%
Philippines
1.5%
South Africa
1.1%
Language at Home
English only
77.2%
Italian
2.6%
Spanish
0.5%
Mandarin
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton Hill
Is Hamilton Hill safe?
Hamilton Hill has a safety score of 20/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beaconsfield (WA) (26/100), North Coogee (45/100), Spearwood (28/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hamilton Hill?
Median weekly rent in Hamilton Hill is $735/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beaconsfield (WA) ($850/wk), North Coogee ($1300/wk), Spearwood ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Hamilton Hill?
Hamilton Hill has a school rating of 44/100 across 6 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Port School (Special), Fremantle Christian College (Combined), Phoenix Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Hamilton Hill from Perth CBD?
Hamilton Hill is 30 minutes by car, or 73 minutes by public transport, or 52 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Hamilton Hill affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hamilton Hill is $955K, up 14.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $649K. For renters, median weekly rent is $735/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Beaconsfield (WA) ($1.4M), North Coogee ($2.1M), Spearwood ($943K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Hamilton Hill is a working-class suburb south of Fremantle that locals describe as affordable and unpretentious, with decent beach access and a multicultural character. People say the area has a rough-around-the-edges reputation but residents note it has been slowly improving. For buyers priced out of nearby Freo, it remains one of the more accessible entry points to the southern coastal strip.
The typical house sells for around $955k and rent of $735/week, placing it 6% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 30-minute drive or 73 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (66%). With a safety score of 20/100, crime rates run 32 points above the metro average of 52. The area's 6 schools hold a combined rating of 44/100, around average. The median age is 39, with households earning $1,396/week.
“I see kids regularly riding around the streets on their no plate dirt bikes. You always think one of these days someone is going to get hit by a car, and last night it happened again.”— 272 upvotes in community discussion