The size of Hilltown is approximately 92.3 square kilometres. The population of Hilltown in 2011 was 208 people. By 2016 the population was 44 showing a population decline of 78.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hilltown is 10-19 years. Households in Hilltown are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $300 - $449 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hilltown work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 70.6% of the homes in Hilltown were owner-occupied compared with 55% in 2016.