Hamilton Hill

WA 6163 • Greater Perth

11,327
Population (2021)
$39,780
Median Income
6.62 km²
Area
$320/wk
Median Rent
Beach AccessAffordableFremantle ProximityWorking-Class

About Hamilton Hill

Hamilton Hill is an established suburb 18 kilometres southwest of Perth's CBD in the City of Cockburn. The suburb offers affordable housing with access to South Beach and Fremantle's amenities. Industrial heritage is slowly giving way to residential character.

Beach access and Fremantle proximity define the appeal—South Beach offers swimming while Freo's cafes and culture are minutes away. Hamilton Hill attracts those seeking affordable access to Perth's best coastal lifestyle.

Hamilton Hill falls under postcode 6163 and is governed by Cockburn Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bibra Lake electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6163
Urban Area
Hamilton Hill
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-32.08°, 115.78°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
6.62 km²
Elevation
22m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
8.4%

339 state housing + 66 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,387
Census 2021
11,327
9.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,616
Income 2021
$39,780
25.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,870
Born Overseas 3,667

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 741
  • 2. Italy 429
  • 3. New Zealand 299
  • 4. Philippines 167
  • 5. Germany 143
  • 6. South Africa 127
  • 7. Croatia 114
  • 8. India 94
  • 9. Scotland 86
  • 10. France 79

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,969
Australian 2,975
Italian 1,288
Irish 1,198
Scottish 1,090
German 482
Croatian 308
Australian Aboriginal 302
Dutch 203
Filipino 188

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,910
Both parents born in Australia
4,740
Both parents born overseas
1,866
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.4%
Christianity
37.4%
Buddhism
1.6%
Islam
1.2%
Hinduism
0.6%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
614 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,112 (9.8%)
15-19 years
524 (4.6%)
20-24 years
723 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,780 (15.7%)
35-44 years
1,704 (15.0%)
45-54 years
1,493 (13.2%)
55-64 years
1,316 (11.6%)
65-74 years
1,109 (9.8%)
75-84 years
636 (5.6%)
85+ years
320 (2.8%)

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