Hilton Postcode
Western Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Hilton Compares
Hilton vs the WA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Hilton | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,714 ≈WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,950 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈WA | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Hilton is a coastal suburb of Perth in Western Australia, with postcode 6163. It sits about 15 km from the Perth CBD, within the Fremantle local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.7 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Hilton has a population of 4,323 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,714, close to the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The Indigenous population is 128 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Hilton includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,950, with 1,645 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 68.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hilton scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Hilton include Hilton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.
Hilton is part of the Melville statistical area in Western Australia.
Hilton Details
| Postcode | 6163 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,323 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,714/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $842/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,950 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 1.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2515/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,645 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 128 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -32.0702 |
| Longitude | 115.784 |
| Distance from Perth | 15 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Melville |
| Local Government | Fremantle |
| Federal Electorate | Fremantle |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 816 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 446 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,310 (30.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,014 (23.5%) |
| 65+ years | 737 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 7 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 318 (7.4%) |
| Asthma | 314 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 151 (3.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 140 (3.2%) |
| Cancer | 109 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 82 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 42 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 142 (8.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 630 (39.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 625 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 219 (13.6%) |
Schools in Hilton
Suburbs Near Hilton
Same Postcode (6163)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.