Hamilton Hill
WA 6163 · Cockburn
11,327 (2021) → 12,631 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hamilton Hill is a high growth suburb in Cockburn, WA 6163, about 17km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Hamilton Hill are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hamilton Hill has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 6163 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (6.54%), Italy (3.79%), New Zealand (2.64%), Philippines (1.47%), Germany (1.26%)
Top languages: Italian (4.95%), Portuguese (1.57%), Croatian (1.41%), German (1.36%), French (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1075 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Kerry Street Community SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1101
- Phoenix Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1045
- Fremantle Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1042
- East Hamilton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1016
- Port SchoolSecondary · IndependentICSEA 906
- Southwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 794
Nearby (within 10km)
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1069
- Winterfold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1057
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1064
- Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1065
- Seton Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1048
- Spearwood Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 954
- Fremantle CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1004
- Samson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1065
- Beaconsfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1090
- Spearwood Alternative SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1079
- Coolbellup Community SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 905
- Coolbellup Learning CentrePrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 961
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Hill
Is Hamilton Hill safe?
Hamilton Hill has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,115 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Hamilton Hill from Perth CBD?
Hamilton Hill is about 16.8 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 62 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hamilton Hill?
Hamilton Hill has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hamilton Hill?
Hamilton Hill has a transport score of 63/100 and 89 bus stops.