Hilton

The typical resident is 38, which is much lower than in most similar areas. It is a community where de facto relationships are much more common than the state figure, and about 18.9% of the population are children under 15.

A quarter of residents were born overseas, a figure much higher than most similar areas, though still well below the Western Australian average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

About 12.1% of people use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. However, this is far below the national figure.

Hilton is very secular, with 58.5% of people reporting no religion. This is far above the figures for both Western Australia and Australia.

The area is highly qualified, with 32.4% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the state and national averages. Year 12 completion is also much higher than in most similar areas.

Typical family and personal incomes are higher than in most similar areas. A significant 13.8% of people earn $2,000 or more a week, which is a little above the national figure.

Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, sitting well above the state average at 11.6%. About 6.0% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most areas. Conversely, far fewer people spend 15 or more hours a week on unpaid housework compared to other similar suburbs.

First Nations people make up a larger group here than in about 89% of similar areas. However, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than most areas, and personal incomes are among the lowest.

One-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. There is also a higher proportion of people living alone compared to the state average.

Rental properties are much more common here than in similar areas, and far fewer people own their homes outright. Most homes are separate houses, though they tend to be smaller than those in other parts of the state.

Public transport use is among the highest for its level, supported by a very high number of stops and routes. About 8.8% of homes have no car, which is much higher than in most areas.

The area sees a fair amount of movement, with 37.4% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 9.1% of the population.

Full-time employment is lower than in most similar areas. Many residents work in health care, social assistance, and education.

Described as a walker's paradise, Hilton has a walkability score of 8.1. Nearly every home is within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, and public transport.