Dandaragan

Hill River

WA6521

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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

107

Median age: 48

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hill River.

Local schools for Hill River

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Government School Catchment

Jurien Bay District High School

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Cervantes Primary School

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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.

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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