Hillman vs Rockingham
The verdict
Hillman rates higher for transport (78 vs 60). Rockingham rates higher for liveability (74 vs 57). Rockingham is closer to the coast (1.2 km vs 2.8 km).
Scores
HillmanRockingham
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 58 |
| Transport | 78 | 60 |
| Education | 31 | 37 |
| Liveability | 57 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,807 | 15,312 |
| Median age | 41 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,304 | $1,169 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 11.4% | 19.6% |
| Born in Australia | 69.1% | 58.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2 |
Growth: Hillman Declining · Rockingham High Growth
Property
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 332 | 313 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 166 | 150 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 996 | 1,012 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 13 |
| Government | 1 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 986 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hillman · Rockingham
Transport
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 78 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 126 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 126 | 128 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 910 m | 2.3 km |
Liveability
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 18 |
| Parks | 3 | 37 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 22 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 1.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 38.0 km | 38.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 8.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.1 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Hillman | Rockingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,807 | 15,312 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,872 | 16,954 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,788 | 22,046 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 2.58% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hillman or Rockingham?
Rockingham has the higher residential safety score (Hillman 69/100 vs Rockingham 70/100).
Which has better schools, Hillman or Rockingham?
Rockingham has a higher average school ICSEA (Hillman 948 vs Rockingham 986; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hillman or Rockingham?
Hillman has the higher transport score (Hillman 78/100 vs Rockingham 60/100).
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