Boddington
Hillman River
Hillman River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,040
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Hillman River.
Hillman River (6391) sits in the Boddington region of Western Australia.
Hillman River has roughly 1,040 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hillman 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hillman River's population at 1,040, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
1,040
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,040
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hillman River.
Local schools for Hillman River
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Government School Catchment
Darkan Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hillman River.
- What is the Hillman River postcode?
- Hillman River is in the 6391 postcode, in WA, in the Boddington region.
- What is the average rent in Hillman River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Hillman River?
- There are 1 schools serving Hillman River on this page, including Darkan Primary School.
- How walkable is Hillman River?
- Hillman River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hillman River?
- Hillman River is close to Bokal, Duranillin, Darkan, Cordering, Boolading.
- What is the population of Hillman River?
- Hillman River has approximately 1,040 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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