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Hillman, WA 6168
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$730,000
market range $675K-$800K
Median Unit
$390,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.9%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
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Hillman market and investor summary
Hillman (WA 6168) runs a median house price of $730K, with houses yielding a gross 4.3%. House prices have moved +18.9% over the past year. At 3.5% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 3.5% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Hillman: people, income and schools
Hillman is home to around 1,807 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. The median age is 41, skewed a little older, and 82% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $68,000 a year, or roughly $1,300 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.8 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
There are 25 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 38 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 42 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 1,807
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $68,000/yr
- Households renting
- 18%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 25
- avg ICSEA 1026
- Unemployment
- 9.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 38 km
- Walk score
- 42/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Hillman
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What should I check before investing in Hillman?
Hillman has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +18.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Hillman?
The median property price in Hillman, WA 6168 is $730K for houses and $390K for units.
What rental yield does Hillman show?
The gross rental yield in Hillman is 4.3% for houses and 7.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Hillman?
House prices in Hillman are up 18.9% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Hillman?
The current vacancy rate in Hillman is 3.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Hillman?
Hillman has a population of approximately 1,807 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Hillman?
There are 25 schools within roughly 5km of Hillman. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Hillman affordable to buy in?
A median house in Hillman costs about 10.8 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Hillman's population growing?
The population of Hillman has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Hillman from the CBD?
Hillman is about 38 km from the CBD.
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