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
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1714/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.9%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
65%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
9.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.4
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Hilton
Full-time 26.6%Part-time 19.5%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 51.4%
Dwelling Types
Hilton
House 86.7%Semi-detached 12.0%Flat/Unit 0.9%
Commute Mode
Hilton
Car 77.7%Transit 5.8%Bicycle 2.3%Walk 2.3%WFH 11.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.4%
England
6.6%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Africa
0.7%
Philippines
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
86.7%
Italian
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Arabic
0.1%
Mandarin
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilton
Is Hilton safe?
Hilton has a safety score of 22/100, 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: Samson (74/100), White Gum Valley (36/100), Beaconsfield (WA) (26/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hilton?
Median weekly rent in Hilton is $840/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Samson ($750/wk), White Gum Valley ($880/wk), Beaconsfield (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Hilton?
Hilton has a school rating of 58/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Our Lady of Mount Carmel School (Primary), Hilton Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Hilton from Perth CBD?
Hilton is 27 minutes by car, or 68 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 Hilton affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hilton is $1.2M, up 32.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $812K. For renters, median weekly rent is $840/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Samson ($1.3M), White Gum Valley ($1.5M), Beaconsfield (WA) ($1.4M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hilton
🌳 Established⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable📈 Gentrifying🚗 Car Dependent
Hilton sits just south of Fremantle, long regarded as the affordable alternative for buyers who love Freo but can't match its prices. It's an established, working-class suburb with older housing stock and a tight-knit feel, frogs in the garden, locals who know their streets. Safety concerns surface regularly, from police helicopters to car thefts, though the area is visibly gentrifying as property prices surge and new development edges in.
Houses here have a median value of $1.20M and rent of $840/week, 18% above the Perth metro median. The commute to Perth CBD is a 27-minute drive by car or 68 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (63%). Crime rates are higher than average, and the safety score of 22/100 falls 30 points below the metro mean of 52. With 2 schools scoring 58/100, education here is above average. The population has a median age of 38 and earns $1,714/week per household.
“I bought a $300k house near Fremantle in Hilton. Not the best suburb, but it was what I could afford near Fremantle.”— 364 upvotes in community discussion