Hillarys is an outer-northern suburb of Perth bound by the Indian Ocean. The suburb is six square kilometres in size and is a residential area with commercial sectors in its northeast and significant parklands along the coast. Hillarys’ growth was minimal until the 1970s and it wasn’t until the 1980s through to the 1990s that rapid growth occurred.
Life in Hillarys
Arguably the most notable feature of Hillarys is its boat harbour. A crowd-pleaser for both locals and visitors alike, the large marina and tourist development is home to bars, nightclubs, restaurants, shopping facilities, accommodation, kid-friendly activities and plenty of attractions. Also in the suburb are several parks and walkways, Westfield Whitford City Shopping Centre, Hillarys Shopping Centre, a ferry terminal to Rottnest Island and a local primary and high school.
Hillarys Facts
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 18 |
| Postcode | 6025 |
| Local Government | Joondalup |
| Local Schools | St Mark’s Anglican Comm School, Lymburner P.S., Padbury S.H.S., Hillarys Community Kindergarten, Hillarys P.S., |
| Nearby Schools | Whitford Catholic Primary School (Craigie) , Padbury Catholic Primary School (Padbury) , Sacred Heart College (Sorrento) , St Stephen’s School (Duncraig) |
| Shops | Whitfords City |
| Train Stations | Whitfords, Warwick |
| Bus Services | Bus service to Whitfords or Warwick train stations |
Property Ownership Types
Hillarys Property Types
| 2011 CENSUS SUMMARY | HILLARYS | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – Usually Resident | 10,680 | 1,645,573 |
| Median Age of Residents (Years) | 40 | 35 |
| Average Household Size (persons) | 2.00 | 2.55 |
| Total Households | 3,604 | 604,425 |
| Number of Occupied Dwellings * | 3,919 | 595,499 |
| Number of Unoccupied Dwellings | 319 | 57,529 |
| Median Weekly Household Income | $2,201 | $1,481 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment | $2,440 | $2,008 |
| Median Weekly Rent | $410 | $327 |