Hilbert
WA 6112 • Greater Perth
About Hilbert
Hilbert is a fast-growing residential suburb in Perth's south-eastern corridor, situated approximately 35 kilometres from the Perth CBD within the City of Armadale. Its population more than doubled between 2016 and 2021 — from 1,552 to 4,165 — making it one of Western Australia's most rapidly expanding communities. With a median age of just 29 and the majority of residents aged between 25 and 44, Hilbert is a distinctly young, family-oriented suburb driven by first-home buyers. The suburb covers 9.2 square kilometres and forms part of Greater Perth's Armadale growth corridor.
Hilbert is a notably multicultural suburb, with significant Filipino, Indian, South African, and Māori communities contributing to a richly diverse local character. The suburb is served by bus feeder routes to the Armadale train station, approximately 4 kilometres away, providing rail access to Perth CBD via the Armadale/Thornlie Line. New housing estates dominate the streetscape, with parks, primary schools, and neighbourhood shopping centres continuing to develop as the population expands. Residents are drawn by housing affordability relative to inner Perth, with the area offering modern homes suitable for growing families.
Hilbert falls under postcode 6112 and is governed by Armadale Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakford electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth feeder bus routes — Armadale Station / Armadale Town Centre 10-15 min
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Primary road access via Tonkin Highway and South West Highway; Armadale train station is the nearest rail hub
A car is essential for almost all daily needs in this developing suburb with limited local retail and pedestrian infrastructure
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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169 South West Highway
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1 Carradine Road
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169 South Western Highway
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Seville Drive
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40 Braemore Street
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150 Forrest Road
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Tijuana Road
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18 Robin Hood Avenue
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Lathwell Street
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10 Ninth Road
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540 Nicholson Road
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Broome Street
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51 Wright Road
Housing 2021 Census
9 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 218
- 2. New Zealand 190
- 3. England 175
- 4. India 172
- 5. South Africa 98
- 6. Zimbabwe 64
- 7. Malaysia 42
- 8. Indonesia 34
- 9. Singapore 30
- 10. Netherlands 27
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)