Dandaragan
Hill River
Hill River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
107
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Hill River.
Hill River (6521) sits in the Dandaragan region of Western Australia.
Hill River has roughly 107 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Hill River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hill River's population at 107, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
107
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$110/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
107
Median age: 48
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Hill River.
Local schools for Hill River
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Government School Catchment
Jurien Bay District High School
Cervantes Primary School
Badgingarra Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hill River.
- What is the Hill River postcode?
- Hill River is in the 6521 postcode, in WA, in the Dandaragan region.
- What is the average rent in Hill River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $110.
- What schools are in Hill River?
- There are 3 schools serving Hill River on this page, including Jurien Bay District High School, Cervantes Primary School, Badgingarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Hill River?
- Hill River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hill River?
- Hill River is close to Jurien Bay, Nambung, Cervantes, Warradarge, Green Head.
- What is the population of Hill River?
- Hill River has approximately 107 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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