Western Australia location profile
Hillman WA 6168
Hillman is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in the City of Rockingham, known for its 1970s-era homes on generous blocks and leafy streets. It offers good value living close to Rockingham’s city centre, beaches and amenities, with easy access to public transport and major roads.
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Why families consider Hillman
Predominantly established detached housing with a mix of families, long-term residents and downsizers. Lifestyle is relaxed and suburban, with commuters using the Mandurah Line and locals enjoying nearby coastal amenities and regional parks.
Amenities & services
- Rockingham Centre (major shopping mall)
- Rockingham General Hospital (Cooloongup)
- Rockingham Foreshore dining precinct (cafes, pubs and restaurants)
- Local GP clinics and pharmacies (Rockingham/Cooloongup)
- Supermarkets and specialty retail in Rockingham city centre
- Rockingham Library (Dixon Road, Rockingham)
- Warnbro Community Library (Warnbro Community High School, Swallowtail Parade, Warnbro)
Transport & connectivity
- Rockingham railway station (Mandurah Line) nearby
- Transperth bus services linking Hillman to Rockingham Station, city centre and foreshore
- Ennis Avenue (State Route 1), Dixon Road, Read Street and Mandurah Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Rockingham Beach and Palm Beach foreshore
- Mike Barnett Sports Complex (indoor courts and events)
- Rockingham Foreshore parks, playgrounds and paths
- Rockingham Golf Course (nearby in Cooloongup)
- Rockingham Lakes Regional Park
- Lake Richmond Reserve
- Rockingham Foreshore Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care and family day care options within 2–5km in Rockingham, Cooloongup and Waikiki; OSHC available near local primary schools.
- Murdoch University – South Street campus (Murdoch)
- Curtin University – Bentley campus (Bentley)
- University of Notre Dame Australia – Fremantle campus (Fremantle)