Hilton
WA 6163 · Fremantle
4,323 (2021) → 4,687 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hilton is a moderate growth suburb in Fremantle, WA 6163, about 15km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Hilton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hilton has an overall score of 81/100, 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 (6.64%), New Zealand (2.17%), Italy (1.27%), Germany (1.25%), Scotland (0.97%)
Top languages: German (1.73%), Italian (1.67%), Spanish (1.34%), French (0.81%), Portuguese (0.49%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1086 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hilton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1065
- Our Lady of Mount Carmel SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
Nearby (within 10km)
- Seton Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1048
- East Hamilton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1016
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1069
- Winterfold Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1057
- Fremantle CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1004
- Samson Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1065
- Port SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 906
- Kerry Street Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1101
- Fremantle Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1042
- White Gum Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1119
- Palmyra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1113
- Southwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 794
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hilton
Is Hilton safe?
Hilton 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 Hilton from Perth CBD?
Hilton is about 14.8 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hilton?
Hilton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hilton?
Hilton has a transport score of 70/100 and 34 bus stops.