Quinns Rocks
Seven in ten homes in Quinns Rocks have 4 or more bedrooms (70.3%), yet only 23.3% of residents hold university degrees, nearly 7 points below the national average. This disconnect between housing scale and educational attainment reflects a mortgage-belt suburb where mining and construction incomes (combined 24.1% of employment) fund large family homes rather than professional salaries. Household income sits in the 78th percentile, and the SEIFA IER decile of 10 places Quinns Rocks in the top 10% nationally for economic resources, despite the IEO (education/occupation) decile being just 6.
Population
8,861
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,077/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$468K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At an estimated $468,000, Quinns Rocks delivers significantly more house per dollar than Perth's inner suburbs, with 96.2% of stock being detached and 70.3% having 4+ bedrooms. Mortgage stress is low at 21.2% of household income. The 54.1% mortgage rate is one of the highest in the dataset, indicating a suburb of active buyers rather than established owners. Two government primary schools serve the area: Quinns Rocks Primary (ICSEA 1014, 358 students) and Quinns Beach Primary (ICSEA 970, 385 students). The former scores above the national average while the latter sits below.
For Buyers
At an estimated $468,000, Quinns Rocks delivers significantly more house per dollar than Perth's inner suburbs, with 96.2% of stock being detached and 70.3% having 4+ bedrooms. Mortgage stress is low at 21.2% of household income. The 54.1% mortgage rate is one of the highest in the dataset, indicating a suburb of active buyers rather than established owners. Two government primary schools serve the area: Quinns Rocks Primary (ICSEA 1014, 358 students) and Quinns Beach Primary (ICSEA 970, 385 students). The former scores above the national average while the latter sits below.
For Investors
A 7.4% vacancy rate is higher than Perth's typical 2-3%, though it partly reflects the coastal holiday element. Only 23.3% of residents rent, making the tenant pool relatively small. Weekly rent of $360 against a $468,000 median gives a gross yield around 4.0%. Population grew 34% since 2011, with active gentrification (score 61) driven by both internal migration (+287/year) and strong overseas inflow (+406/year). The medium forecast projects roughly 26,968 by 2031, adding about 2,200 people to the SA2 area, which should tighten rental supply.
Schools in Quinns Rocks iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Quinns Rocks Primary School
K-6 · 358 students
Quinns Beach Primary School
K-6 · 385 students
Demographics
English ancestry dominates (4,415), followed by Irish (974) and Scottish (963), giving Quinns Rocks an Anglo-leaning profile despite 42.6% being born overseas (21 points above the national average). Afrikaans is the top non-English language (85 speakers), a distinctive South African migrant signature. The median age of 38 is 2 years below the national figure, but the aging trajectory shows the young share dropping 6.9 points over the past decade while seniors increased 4.5 points. Average household size of 2.8 exceeds the national 2.5, consistent with the family-oriented housing stock.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.2%
Houses
2.9%
Townhouse
0.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership skews toward mortgages: 54.1% have a mortgage, 22.6% own outright, and 23.3% rent. The 96.2% detached share and 70.3% with 4+ bedrooms make Quinns Rocks one of the most homogeneous large-lot suburbs in Perth's northern corridor. The estimated median of $468,000 and mortgage repayments of $1,907/month keep stress at 21.2% of household income, well below the 30% threshold. This affordability exists because household weekly income of $2,077 places the suburb in the 78th percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,907
Rent / wk
$360
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$865
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.4%
Unoccupied
243
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
22.2%
Couples, no children
7,380
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare (18.0%), construction (16.1%), and education (12.9%) are the top 3 employers, but mining (8.0%) is the distinctive sector, contributing FIFO incomes that push the IER decile to 10 (top 10% for economic resources). This resource-sector premium explains the gap between modest university rates (23.3%, about 7 points below average) and high household incomes. The 6.2% unemployment rate exceeds the national average, and participation at 66.4% is strong. Professional/tech (6.9%) rounds out a blue-collar-heavy but well-compensated workforce.
Unemployment
2.6%
Labour Force
15,286
Unemployed
403
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.6%
Part-time
32.2%
Participation
66.4%
Employed
4,422
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.3%
Postgraduate
4.7%
Born Overseas
42.6%
Dwellings
3,024
Transport to Work
Two government primary schools operate locally: Quinns Rocks Primary (ICSEA 1014, 358 students) sits above the national benchmark, while Quinns Beach Primary (ICSEA 970, 385 students) falls below. Public transport usage at 5.4% is moderate for a northern corridor suburb. The SEIFA IRSAD decile of 8 and IER of 10 place Quinns Rocks in the top tier for economic resources, though the IEO decile of 6 reflects lower educational attainment than income might suggest. The 3.6% needing assistance rate is below the national average.
Drive
87.3%
Public Transport
5.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.95%/yr
(+482 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is projected to grow from roughly 24,757 in 2025 to 26,968 by 2031, a 1.95% annual rate (above the national average) adding about 482 people per year. Both internal (+287/year) and overseas (+406/year) migration drive growth. The gentrification score of 61 (Active) indicates genuine upgrading, with growth accelerating from 5% to 27%. However, the aging trajectory shows the young share declining by 6.9 points over the decade, suggesting the original family buyers from the 2000s development phase are aging in place while fewer new young families arrive.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+406
Net Internal / yr
+287
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +34% since 2011, Net internal migration +287/yr, Strong overseas inflow +406/yr, Accelerating: 5% → 27%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Quinns Rocks compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quinns Rocks a good suburb to live in?
Quinns Rocks ranks in the 8th SEIFA IRSAD decile, with the IER at 10 (top 10% for economic resources nationally). Mortgage stress is low at 21.2% of income. The large-lot, detached housing (96.2%) suits families, though university attainment at 23.3% is about 7 points below the national average.
What is the median house price in Quinns Rocks?
The estimated median is $468,000 based on 2025 rental data, well below Perth's metro median. With 70.3% of homes having 4+ bedrooms and mortgage stress at just 21.2% of income, the suburb offers large homes at manageable repayments for households earning $2,077 per week.
What schools are in Quinns Rocks?
Two government primary schools serve the suburb: Quinns Rocks Primary (ICSEA 1014, 358 students), which scores above the national average of 1000, and Quinns Beach Primary (ICSEA 970, 385 students), which sits below. No secondary schools are within the suburb boundaries.
Is Quinns Rocks safe?
No suburb-level crime data is available. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 8 (low disadvantage) and high home ownership at 76.7% (outright plus mortgage) are typically correlated with lower crime. The 79.8% residential stability rate indicates a settled population.
Is Quinns Rocks good for property investment?
The 7.4% vacancy rate is above the Perth average, though population growth of 1.95% annually and active gentrification (score 61) suggest tightening conditions. Weekly rent of $360 gives a gross yield around 4.0%. The small 23.3% renter share limits the tenant pool compared to inner-city suburbs.
How is Quinns Rocks's population changing?
Population grew 34% since 2011, with the forecast projecting roughly 26,968 by 2031 (up from 24,757 in 2025). Both internal (+287/year) and overseas (+406/year) migration drive growth. However, the young share has dropped 6.9 points, indicating an aging trajectory despite overall expansion.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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