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Hillarys
6 km²
High earning and well educated, Hillarys is an affluent community of 11,200 people. It stands out as a wealthy pocket of Perth where the typical household income is $2,465 a week, far above the national figure. The area is noticeably older than the state average, with a strong presence of seniors and a high proportion of established families. Large, detached houses and high home ownership define the local landscape, creating a settled and prosperous neighborhood.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The typical resident is 44, making the area noticeably older than both Western Australia and Australia. Around 19.4% of the population are seniors, which is well above the state average.
International roots are common here, with 34.5% of people born overseas, which is well above the national figure. English and Australian ancestries are the most frequent, while England is the most common overseas birthplace.
English is the primary tongue for 87% of the community. While 10.4% use another language at home, this is far below the national average.
Over half of the population identify as Christian, and 38.4% report having no religion, which is about the same as the national figure.
This is a highly qualified community where 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national figures. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 68.6%.
Incomes are very high, with 38% of households earning $3,000 or more a week, far above the national figure of 22.6%. The typical family earns $2,877 weekly, which is well above the state average.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with lower rates of long-term health conditions and mental health issues than most similar areas.
Unpaid care for children is much more common here than in most areas, with 32.9% of people providing this support. Volunteers also make up 17.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure.
There are 75 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average and has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 56.5%.
Family homes are the norm here; 63.4% of households are couples with children. This helps explain why people per home is 2.8, which is a little above the national average.
The area is dominated by large separate houses, with 95.4% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Home ownership is strong, with 44.8% of houses owned outright, far above the state figure.
Most people rely on cars, though the area has a high number of public transport stops. Interestingly, 13% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state average.
The community is relatively stable, with 31.1% of people moving in the last five years, a figure well below both the state and national averages.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Professionals and managers make up the largest share of the workforce, with health and education as the top industries.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. However, only 40.9% of homes have a full 15-minute-city walkshed, far below the state average.