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Hillarys
Hillarys is one of Perth's most beloved coastal suburbs — anchored by Hillarys Boat Harbour, home to Sorrento Quay, ferries to Rottnest and some of the best family beaches in the metro area.
Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 25 km north (25–30 min by car)
Perth Airport
≈ 35 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $850–$950 (3–4 bed)
Demographics & feel
- Population: ≈ 11,000
- Median age: 40 years
- Who lives here: Established families, professionals
- Vibe: Sought-after coastal, weekend destination
- Nearest beach: Whitfords / Pinnaroo Point — walking distance
Transport & connectivity
- Whitfords train station (10 min) — Yanchep line
- Mitchell Freeway
- Transperth bus 423 to Whitfords Station
Amenities & lifestyle
- Hillarys Boat Harbour & Sorrento Quay
- AQWA — Aquarium of Western Australia
- Whitford City Shopping Centre
- Rottnest Fast Ferries terminal
Growth outlook
A blue-chip northern coastal suburb — limited stock, strong long-term capital growth.
Public schools
Private & Catholic schools
Daycare, kindy & early learning
Nearest hospitals & medical
Vets & pet care
Things to do
- Ferry to Rottnest Island
- Visit AQWA aquarium
- Snorkel at Mettams Pool
- Fish & chips at Sorrento Quay
Further reading & links
Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.
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