Western Australia location profile
Hamilton Hill WA 6163
Hamilton Hill is a leafy, established suburb in Perth’s south, bordering the coast and just south of Fremantle. It blends heritage cottages and post-war homes with newer infill, prized for access to beaches, parks and a relaxed community vibe.
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Why families consider Hamilton Hill
Diverse and family-friendly, with a mix of long-term residents, young families and professionals. Housing ranges from older character homes to townhouses, and the lifestyle centers on coastal recreation, parks, and nearby Fremantle’s cafes and arts scene.
Amenities & services
- Hamilton Hill Shopping Centre (Rockingham Rd)
- Phoenix Shopping Centre (nearby Spearwood)
- Local cafes and grocers on Carrington St and Rockingham Rd
- Hamilton Hill Medical Centre
- Phoenix Medical Centre (Spearwood)
- Fremantle Hospital (nearby)
- Fiona Stanley Hospital and St John of God Murdoch (nearby Murdoch)
- Restaurants and bars in South Fremantle and Fremantle
- Spearwood Library (9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood)
- Coolbellup Library (90 Cordelia Avenue, Coolbellup)
- Fremantle Library (Walyalup Koort/Kings Square, Fremantle)
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Fremantle Station (Fremantle Line); Cockburn Central Station (Mandurah Line) via bus
- Transperth bus services along Rockingham Rd, Carrington St and Winterfold Rd linking to Fremantle, Spearwood/Phoenix and Cockburn Central
- Major roads: Stock Rd (State Route 7), Rockingham Rd (State Route 6), Carrington St, Winterfold Rd, Phoenix Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Manning Park and Manning Stairs (walking trails and lookouts)
- Azelia Ley Homestead Museum precinct and community events
- Dixon Reserve and Wheeler Park sporting facilities (ovals, courts, skate space)
- Beaches nearby: South Beach, CY O'Connor Beach, Coogee Beach
- Fremantle arts, markets and live entertainment nearby
- Cockburn ARC aquatic and recreation centre (short drive)
- Manning Park and Lake (Beeliar Regional Park)
- Clontarf Hill Reserve
- Dixon Park/Reserve
- Wheeler Park
- Davilak Reserve and Ruins
- Manning Lake Reserve
- Booyeembara Park (nearby)
Education context
Multiple long day care, OSHC and family day care options in and around the suburb; moderate availability with potential waitlists for infants; services clustered along Rockingham Rd, Carrington St and near Phoenix Shopping Centre.
- Murdoch University (Murdoch campus, ~7–8km east)
- University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle campus, ~4–5km northwest)
- Curtin University (Bentley campus, ~15–17km northeast)
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley campus, ~12–14km north)