Western Australia location profile
Hillarys WA 6025
Hillarys is an established, family-friendly coastal suburb known for its marina lifestyle, beaches and relaxed atmosphere. It blends spacious residential streets with a major retail hub and the popular Hillarys Boat Harbour, making it attractive to professionals, families and retirees.
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Why families consider Hillarys
Affluent, beach-oriented suburb with a high proportion of families and professionals living in detached homes and some marina-side apartments. Lifestyle revolves around coastal recreation, dining at the boat harbour and access to quality schools and services.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Whitford City (shopping centre)
- Hillarys Shopping Centre (Flinders Ave)
- Sorrento Quay Boardwalk restaurants and cafes
- Hillarys Medical Centre and local GPs
- Joondalup Health Campus (nearby)
- AQWA - Aquarium of Western Australia
- Whitford Library, Banks Ave, Hillarys
- Joondalup Library, Boas Ave, Joondalup
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train stations: Whitfords Station (Joondalup Line) and Greenwood Station
- Transperth buses along Whitfords Ave, Hepburn Ave and Marmion Ave connecting to Whitfords Station, Joondalup and Perth CBD
- Major roads: Marmion Ave, Whitfords Ave (access to Mitchell Freeway), Hepburn Ave, coastal route via West Coast Drive
Lifestyle & recreation
- Hillarys Boat Harbour and Sorrento Quay
- AQWA - Aquarium of Western Australia
- Whitfords Nodes Park and exercise stairs
- Hillarys Yacht Club and marina activities
- Beaches at Hillarys and Pinnaroo Point; snorkeling/diving in Marmion Marine Park
- Local ovals and sports clubs at Seacrest Park and Hillarys Park
- Whitfords Nodes Park
- Hillarys Beach Park
- Seacrest Park
- Pinnaroo Point Reserve
- Hillarys Foreshore Reserve
- Marmion Marine Park
Education context
Multiple long day care, kindergarten and OSHC options across Hillarys and nearby Sorrento/Duncraig; generally good availability for 3-5 year olds, with waitlists more common for infants.
- Edith Cowan University (ECU) Joondalup Campus - approx. 7-9km north-east
- University of Western Australia (UWA), Crawley - approx. 20-22km south
- Curtin University, Bentley - approx. 25-28km south-east