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40km/h Speed Limit Approved for Hilton

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From 21 July 2025, the speed limit across Hilton is officially reduced to 40km/h. This important change supports our goal of creating safer, more liveable streets for everyone who lives, walks, cycles and drives in our neighbourhood.

The speed reduction follows sustained advocacy from local residents, beginning with concerns about traffic speeds on Oldham Crescent. A formal review found that average speeds in the area were 55km/h, prompting the need for action.

While lowering the speed limit isn’t a complete solution, it’s an essential step toward raising awareness, encouraging safer driving behaviour, and building a stronger culture of safety in Hilton.

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How Did We Get Here?

In August 2024, the Hilton Precinct hosted a community meeting focused on traffic calming. The event was attended by Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge, Councillors Ben Lawver and Frank Mofflin, and City of Fremantle CEO Glen Dougall, along with 15 engaged local residents.

At the meeting, we shared traffic data and discussed a range of ideas to address speeding in Hilton. These included:

  • Happy/Sad face radar signs

  • Bumper and bin stickers

  • Community awareness campaigns

Since then, we’ve seen several initiatives rolled out:

  • “Go Slow for Freo” bin sticker campaign launched in March 2025

  • New public artwork unveiled at Grigg Park, funded by a Streets Alive grant

  • Traffic calming policy adopted by the City of Fremantle

Learn more about the announcement here:
👉 Read the official release

 

What’s Next?

Hilton Precinct continues to advocate for improvements to our local streets. With increasing numbers of young families and higher enrolments at Hilton Primary School and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, pedestrian safety is more critical than ever.

With support from a second Streets Alive grant, our next focus is Rennie Crescent South, between the PCYC and the local shops. Concerns about poor visibility at the crossing have been raised by many residents, particularly due to cars parking on grassed no-standing zones.

Here’s what’s underway:

  • Two car bays next to the shops have been converted to seating, improving visibility

  • Plans are being developed to turn the grassed no-standing area into a low-level verge garden

  • Stage One of the Rennie Crescent review has been completed, including a survey delivered to all residents on the street

  • A Hilton-wide survey will be made available soon via our website, social media, and local print copies

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