Hillarys, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hillarys, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
| Locality | Hillarys |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Joondalup |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -31.81132 |
| Longitude | 115.74358 |
| Population | 11,200 |
| Density | 1777.8 /km² |
| Area | 6.3 km² |
| Elevation | 15 m |
| Postcode | 6025 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 19 km northwest |
Hillarys is a locality in the City Of Joondalup local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of 11,200. The locality covers an area of 6.3 km², giving a population density of about 1777.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 15 m above sea level. It lies approximately 19 km northwest of Perth. Hillarys is located at 31.8113°S, 115.7436°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6025.
Hillarys is a bright, breezy pocket of the coast, where the air carries the faint tang of salt and the sun, particularly in the late afternoon, seems to bleed a softer, honeyed colour across the sand dunes and the manicured lawns of suburban streets. It lies 14.9 km north-west of Dianella, WA (from Dianella, WA: bearing 305°T), and is situated 14.4 km west-north-west of Ballajura. The land here is low-lying, a gentle slope towards the Indian Ocean, its character defined by the wide, open skies and the restless, ever-present whisper of the sea wind that rustles through the hardy coastal vegetation. Waves, often a deep sapphire or an almost unbelievable turquoise, unfurl onto stretches of pale, fine sand, drawing the eye and the spirit outwards towards the horizon, a constant invitation to breathe deep the fresh, briny air. The scrubby, salt-tolerant plants, resilient and tenacious, cling to the sandy soil, their muted greens and greys a counterpoint to the vibrant blues and whites of the ocean and sky.
This stretch of coastline, now a bustling hub of activity, has a history tied to the sea's bounty and the dream of connection. Once, the waters teemed with life, supporting a modest fishing industry that formed the backbone of early settlement, its catch a vital lifeline for neighbouring communities. The construction of the Hillarys Boat Harbour transformed its fortunes, creating a significant economic engine driven by tourism and recreation, a place where families flock to enjoy the sunshine and the aquatic pursuits. This modern marina, a vibrant centre of cafes and shops, now sits where simpler jetties once stood, a testament to the area's evolution from a quiet coastal outpost to a popular destination. The underlying rhythm of Hillarys, however, still beats with the ebb and flow of the tide, a reminder of its enduring relationship with the vast, shimmering ocean that shapes its very soul.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hillarys, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hillarys, in the City Of Joondalup local government area.
Detailed location data for Hillarys includes the postcode (6025), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Joondalup), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hillarys is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |