HILLARYS
Investor score
74
Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.
Median price
—
no recent data
Rent yield
11.1%
rent real · price estimated
Annual growth
11.6%
modelled estimate
Vacancy rate
1.1%
modelled estimate
AI insights for HILLARYS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
HILLARYS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.
Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.
Median rent
$1,800/wk
WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026
Demand change
+10.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
11.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.79%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.4%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.5%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
69 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.8%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
No price history available.
Market overview
HILLARYS is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and high rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Strong rental yield of 11.1%
- High annual growth of 11.6% — outperforming state average
- Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,108/wk
$88k taxable p.a.
Renters
16.6%
81.8% owner-occupier
Median age
40.0 yrs
Unemployment
1.8%
Population growth
+3.0% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
57%
29% apartments
Degree qualified
34.7%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
21.3%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
680 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.7%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
19.9 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
19 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
50.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
78 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
19.9 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,395/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 6025
🏫Primary (8)
Padbury Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Whitford Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs PP-6
Hillarys Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
South Padbury Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Bambara Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Padbury Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Springfield Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
Craigie Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs K-6
📚Combined (1)
St Mark's Anglican Community School
Independent · Yrs PP-12
⭐Special (3)
West Coast Language Development Centre
Government · Yrs K-2
School of Special Educational Needs: Behaviour and Engagement
Government · Yrs K-12
School Of Special Educational Needs: Sensory
Government · Yrs K-12
ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.
Liveability & safety
School quality
Above average11 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
41
/ 100
Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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