WA6168· Pop. 1,807Rockingham

HILLMAN

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

64

Liveability score

42

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

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

5.2%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

8.3%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

0.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for HILLMAN

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

HILLMAN 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.

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Median rent

$580/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+5.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.20%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

HILLMAN 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 5.2%
  • High annual growth of 8.3% — 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,176/wk

$87k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.8%

63.8% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

29.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

38.1 km

Regional

Days on market

15 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

32 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

25.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,413/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6168

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined3 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Star of the Sea Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1041(65%)
638 students19:1 student–teacher50% girls18% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Beach Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(44%)
406 students17:1 student–teacher46% girls10% top SEA quarter

Bungaree Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 927(17%)
233 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls2% top SEA quarter

Hillman Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 925(17%)
256 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls3% top SEA quarter

East Waikiki Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 919(15%)
385 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls3% top SEA quarter

Cooloongup Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 913(14%)
312 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Kolbe Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
1,270 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls19% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 954(26%)
1,035 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls4% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Rockingham Montessori School

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1033(61%)
272 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Special (3)

Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(43%)
67 students5:1 student–teacher30% girls11% top SEA quarter

Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 984(39%)
76 students5:1 student–teacher28% girls8% top SEA quarter

SMYL Community College

Independent · Yrs 9-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 905(12%)
252 students9:1 student–teacher60% girls1% top SEA quarter

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

Safety index

High crime
48/ 100

15.7 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
969ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
40/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 51 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 100

Early signs

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

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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