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Hilbert is a largely residential suburb in Perth’s outer south-east that mixes newer housing estates with pockets of rural-residential blocks and native bush reserves. Streets are dominated by modern detached homes on generous lots, and the area is organised around parks, playgrounds and walking trails that link to local wetlands and open space. It appeals to families and people after a quieter, low-density lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Armadale’s shops, schools and the Armadale train line.

The population is relatively young, with a median age of 29, and families predominate, with couple families with children the largest group. Most homes are owner-occupied, about 86.1% combined, which points to an established, owner-occupied community. A formal Hilbert Town Activity Centre structure plan provides for retail, public open space and a community infrastructure area with preliminary sites for a split community centre and library; the City has allocated funds for district community centre design and DevelopmentWA is identified as the implementing authority for the precinct and supporting Wungong Urban Water infrastructure.

The median total household income in Hilbert was $2,073 a week at the last Census. On the figures, an average house rent of $680 a week would take about 32.8% of that weekly income, a sizeable share. Buying looks more stretched: the median house price of $825,000 is about 7.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes.

If you're renting, that rent share is the figure that matters; if you're buying, the price multiple shows how stretched buying is against local incomes. Which of those matters most depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past year in Hilbert, median house values rose 0.6% while rents for houses increased 1.5%. The rent a house earns grew faster than the median house price, so rental income moved ahead of capital growth on the housing side over that 12-month period. If rental returns are your focus, the 1.5% rent rise is the figure that matters; if capital growth is your priority, the 0.6% value change was only slight. Whether that balance suits you depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.