Hocking
At 2,878.6 people per square kilometre, Hocking accommodates 6,987 residents within 2.43 square kilometres while retaining a 93.2% separate-house profile. The median age is 34, which is 6 years below the national figure, yet the area's trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.8 percentage points. Household income sits at the 84.6th percentile, while 37.1% of residents were born overseas, 15.5 points above national. Compared with nearby Wanneroo and Pearsall, Hocking reads as a compact mortgage-led suburb where family-scale homes and overseas migration shape demand.
Population
6,987
Median Age
34.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,234/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Hocking is suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 93.2% of dwellings, and 71.3% contain 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock supports households that need space. The reported monthly mortgage figure is $1,965, with mortgage payments equal to 20.3% of household income; rent consumes 17.9%, a 2.4-point lower share. Compared with a denser market, this profile favours buyers who value land and vehicle access, because 82.2% drive to work. A dependable median house price is not available, so recent comparable sales matter more than a single headline figure.
For Buyers
Hocking is suited to buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing rather than apartment living. Separate houses account for 93.2% of dwellings, and 71.3% contain 4 or more bedrooms, so the stock supports households that need space. The reported monthly mortgage figure is $1,965, with mortgage payments equal to 20.3% of household income; rent consumes 17.9%, a 2.4-point lower share. Compared with a denser market, this profile favours buyers who value land and vehicle access, because 82.2% drive to work. A dependable median house price is not available, so recent comparable sales matter more than a single headline figure.
For Investors
Hocking's investment case is anchored in owner-occupier demand, because only 15.4% of households rent while 63.6% carry a mortgage. Weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 3.4%, pointing to a rental market that is neither extremely tight nor heavily oversupplied. Family appeal is supported by 93.2% separate houses and 71.3% with 4 or more bedrooms, which can broaden the tenant pool beyond singles. Compared with a high-rental suburb, the 82.3% same-address retention rate may mean lower turnover and steadier local demand. Growth runs at 2.48% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration, supporting a longer-term demand case.
Schools in Hocking
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
ST ELIZABETH'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
HOCKING PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
With a median age of 34, Hocking is 6 years younger than the national figure, but household change is tilting older: the senior share is up 5.8 percentage points and the young share is down 1.7. Overseas-born residents make up 37.1%, 15.5 points above national, helping explain language counts for Guj 61, Afrikaans 51 and Mandarin 37. English ancestry counts 2,734, followed by Other 862, Irish 612 and Scottish 546. Couples with children account for 53.2% of families, and average household size is 2.9, 0.4 above national. Compared with a more transient area, 82.3% stayed at the same address, supporting neighbourhood continuity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.2%
Houses
6.8%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Hocking's built form is overwhelmingly detached, with 93.2% separate houses and 6.8% semi-detached homes. The bedroom mix is similarly large-scale: 71.3% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, 27.7% have 3, and only 0.8% have 2. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 63.6% paying a mortgage, compared with 20.1% owning outright and 15.4% renting. That structure reflects a family market where owners are still servicing recent purchases. Mortgage costs equal 20.3% of household income, 2.4 percentage points higher than the 17.9% rent-to-income share. Compared with a mixed-density suburb, Hocking provides more detached stock but less tenure flexibility.
Mortgage / mo
$1,965
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$956
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.4%
Unoccupied
84
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.2%
Couples with children
30.8%
Couples, no children
14.5%
Single parent
1,990
Total families
Economy & Employment
Household finances sit above the national midpoint: weekly household income is $2,234 and the household income percentile is 84.6. Labour participation is 73.0%, unemployment is 4.3%, and 62.4% work full time, supporting purchasing power across the suburb. Healthcare is the largest industry at 17.0% with 422 workers, followed by education at 12.0% and 298, and construction at 11.1% and 275. Occupations are led by professionals 746, trades 636 and clerical/admin 506. SEIFA is uneven: economic resources reach decile 9 and IRSAD decile 7, while education and occupation sits at decile 5. That gap suggests strong resources alongside a mixed skills base, rather than uniformly high formal qualifications.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
3,915
Unemployed
167
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.4%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
73.0%
Employed
3,748
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
30.1%
Postgraduate
5.5%
Born Overseas
37.1%
Dwellings
2,361
Transport to Work
Daily travel is car-led: 82.2% drive to work, compared with 3.4% using public transport, 0.5% walking or cycling and 8.7% working from home. That pattern can suit households with multiple daily trips, but it makes access to a car more important than in a transit-oriented suburb. Two primary schools serve the suburb, with one government school and one non-government Catholic school, so families should check enrolment zones against the exact address. Social indicators are comparatively solid, with IRSAD in decile 7, IRSD in decile 8, volunteering at 14.0% and assistance needs at 3.0%. The 2.43-square-kilometre footprint keeps local destinations relatively close, although walking and cycling account for only 0.5% of commuting.
Drive
82.2%
Public Transport
3.4%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
8.7%
Population Forecast
+2.48%/yr
(+369 people/yr)
EstablishedHocking's growth trend is 2.48% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver, so demand is likely to remain linked to new arrivals as well as local household formation. Population change across the wider area is 34.2% over 10 years, a stronger signal than a flat established corridor. The trajectory is Aging: the senior share has increased 5.8 percentage points, while the young share has fallen 1.7 and the working share 2.9. Gentrification signals are mixed, with a score of 30 and stage Early signs, while the shift measure records score 15 and Not gentrifying. Compared with a younger growth front, Hocking may keep expanding while its existing population gradually matures.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+148
Net Internal / yr
+47
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +44% since 2011, Accelerating: 15% → 25%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hocking compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hocking a good suburb to live in?
Hocking can suit families wanting space, with 93.2% separate houses and 71.3% of homes containing 4 or more bedrooms. Its median age is 34 and household income is at the 84.6th percentile, but 82.2% drive to work, so it is better suited to car-oriented living than a transit-led lifestyle.
What is the median house price in Hocking?
There is no dependable median house price figure to quote for Hocking at present. Buyers should compare recent sales with the $1,965 monthly mortgage figure, 93.2% separate-house share and 63.6% mortgage tenure, rather than rely on an unsupported single number.
What schools are in Hocking?
Hocking has 2 primary schools: Hocking Primary School, a government school, and St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, a non-government school. Enrolment zones can vary by address, so families should confirm eligibility and current places before signing a lease or purchase contract.
Is Hocking safe?
Hocking's IRSAD is in decile 7 and its IRSD is in decile 8, indicating comparatively solid socioeconomic conditions, but those indexes are not crime measures. For a current safety assessment, check recent police information and inspect the exact street at different times before deciding.
Is Hocking good for property investment?
Hocking can suit a long-term investor seeking family tenants: weekly rent is $400, vacancy is 3.4%, and 15.4% of households rent. The 93.2% separate-house share and 2.48% annual growth support the case, while 63.6% mortgage tenure points to strong owner-occupier competition.
How is Hocking's population changing?
Hocking has 6,987 residents today. Growth is running at 2.48% annually and is primarily driven by overseas migration, while population change across the wider area is 34.2% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.8 percentage points and the young share down 1.7.
What languages are spoken in Hocking?
Residents report several languages beyond English, including Guj 61, Afrikaans 51, Mandarin 37, Arabic 24 and Hindi 24. The overseas-born share is 37.1%, which is 15.5 percentage points above the national figure, so language access can be relevant when choosing schools, services and property managers.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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