Question 1

Is Hillarys a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Hillarys sits on Perth’s northern beaches, centred on Hillarys Boat Harbour and its marina precinct with Sorrento Quay and the Aquarium of Western Australia. The Indian Ocean foreshore and nearby Marmion Marine Park give the area a clear seaside character, with parks, boat ramps and coastal walks that support boating, snorkelling and beach recreation. Housing ranges from waterfront homes and low-rise apartments to family-sized suburban blocks, and local cafes, restaurants and shops cover everyday needs. Good road and bus links connect the suburb to surrounding areas.

Home to about 11,200 people with a median age of 44, Hillarys is a suburb of families and owner-occupiers — 86.4% of dwellings are owner-occupied. The state has active plans to activate and revitalise the Boat Harbour precinct, AQWA has lodged redevelopment plans, and local school and recreational facility works are underway. If you want a settled coastal suburb with strong seaside amenity and family-sized housing, Hillarys is the kind of place to consider; whether it suits you depends on what you’re after.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Hillarys?

Accepted Answer

Buying a house in Hillarys sits well above what locals earned at the last Census: the median house price of $1,950,000 is about 15.2 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. Renting is less stretched than buying but still significant. With a typical household income of $2,465 a week then, the average house rent of $950 a week would take about 38.5% of that income, and the average unit rent of $780 a week would take about 31.6%. On these figures, buying is much more stretched against local incomes than renting, and both rents represent a sizeable share of a typical local household's income.

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

Question 3

Is Hillarys a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values climbed 23.1% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what houses are worth in Hillarys. House rents also rose, up 15.2% over the year, so on the houses side capital growth outpaced rental income growth this year.

Unit rents increased 4.0% over the same period, a more modest rise than house rents, so the rental gains have been stronger for houses than for units. Whether that balance suits your objectives depends on whether you prioritise capital growth or rental income.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.95M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	23.1%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	21	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	12	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$950	$780
Change in rent Past 12 months	15.2%	4.0%

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