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HAMILTON HILL

The earliest known settler in Hamilton Hill was Sydney Smith, the agent of Captain George Robb. arriving in Western Australia in 1830 and taking up land south of Fremantle. During the first year Sydney Smith was actively engaged in establishing Robb's farm. In a letter dated 27 August 1830, he wrote his address as Hamilton Hill. A suburb of the City of Cockburn, Hamilton Hill covers a wide area offering a variety of precincts.

The precincts to the west of Carrington Street, around Manning Park and Bakers Square offer residents easy access to the beach, South Fremantle and Fremantle. Precincts on the eastern side of Hamilton Hill are close to arterial roads leading to Kwinana Freeway, Murdoch University and Fiona Stanley Hospital.

The Hamilton Hill Revitalisation Strategy was adopted in 2012 and Council has progressively undertaken works to beautify streets and parks, and upgrade sporting facilities in the area. Traditionally large allotments with big back yards, the new strategy has brought with it a lot of urban renewal creating a mixture of housing and a diversity of residents. There are many open spaces to enjoy, several schools, a choice of shopping hubs and public transport..