Hilton · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Hilton

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More people are renting in Hilton than in most similar areas, with 29.7% of households renting their home. The suburb is dominated by detached houses, though these tend to be smaller than the state average. While typical mortgage payments are around $1,950 a month, weekly rents remain well below the national figure.

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📍 Hilton, Suburb / Locality

Where Hilton sits — Median rent (weekly)

$300 ▲ +27.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Hilton — higher than 57% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Hilton$300
6163, WA $350
Western Australia $340
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $300, which is well below the Australian figure and a little below the state average. Meanwhile, the typical monthly home-loan payment is $1,950, which is higher than in most areas.

$300 ▲ +27.7%

Higher than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $235
  • 2016: $285
  • 2021: $300

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,950 ▲ +12.5%

Higher than 69% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,733
  • 2016: $2,000
  • 2021: $1,950

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Hilton, the largest group is $350–$549 at 39%, followed by Under $200 (30%) and $200–$349 (26%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Hilton, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 46%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (29%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Ownership patterns are unusual here, as the 20.9% of homes owned outright is far below the national figure. Mortgages are more common, with 44.6% of homes owned with a loan, while renters make up 29.7% of the area.

29.7% ▼ -12.3%

Higher than 78% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.8%
  • 2016: 32.9%
  • 2021: 29.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.9% ▼ -7.9%

Lower than 89% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 22.6%
  • 2016: 20.4%
  • 2021: 20.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Hilton, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 44%, followed by Rented (30%) and Owned outright (21%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 86.7% of the suburb, a figure far above the national average. However, these homes are often smaller, as the 69.9% of dwellings with three or more bedrooms is well below the national average.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

86.7% ▼ -1.4%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 88.0%
  • 2016: 90.6%
  • 2021: 86.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

69.9% ▲ +5.2%

Lower than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 66.5%
  • 2016: 65.6%
  • 2021: 69.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Hilton, Separate house is the majority at 87%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Hilton, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 51%; 2 bedrooms is next at 22%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Hilton [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL50641/hilton/topic/housing-dwellings