Two Rocks
Two Rocks stands out for its spread: 3,822 residents occupy 51.82 square kilometres at only 73.8 people per square kilometre. The housing stock is almost entirely detached, with 99.5% separate houses, while 54.6% of households carry a mortgage. Overseas-born residents account for 30.8%, 9.2 percentage points above the national share, adding cultural breadth to a low-density coastal setting. Compared with nearby Yanchep, Two Rocks presents a more spacious and car-oriented setting because 79.3% drive to work. Its appeal is strongest for households seeking land and room rather than apartment convenience.
Population
3,822
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,526/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Homebuyers face a detached-house market: 99.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 56.5% have four or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,800 a month, equal to 27.2% of household income, and it is not flagged as mortgage stress. Ownership is weighted toward leveraged buyers, with 54.6% holding a mortgage versus 27.5% owning outright; renters make up 16.8%. Compared with smaller-home markets, the larger floorplans may suit families, but 79.3% drive to work. A 13.2% vacancy rate can give households more rental choice before purchase.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a detached-house market: 99.5% of dwellings are separate houses and 56.5% have four or more bedrooms. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,800 a month, equal to 27.2% of household income, and it is not flagged as mortgage stress. Ownership is weighted toward leveraged buyers, with 54.6% holding a mortgage versus 27.5% owning outright; renters make up 16.8%. Compared with smaller-home markets, the larger floorplans may suit families, but 79.3% drive to work. A 13.2% vacancy rate can give households more rental choice before purchase.
For Investors
Two Rocks presents a mixed rental proposition. Weekly rent is $330 and only 16.8% of occupied homes are rented, pointing to a predominantly owner-occupier market. Vacancy is 13.2%, well above a tightly balanced rental market, so investors may face longer letting periods even as rents have grown 17.9%. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, but the development count is 0 across the past 12 months. Compared with lower-vacancy locations, test rent against total acquisition, insurance, maintenance and transport costs rather than yield alone. Detached homes account for 99.5%, which can suit family tenants but may lift upkeep.
Schools in Two Rocks
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ATLANTIS BEACH BAPTIST COLLEGE
TWO ROCKS PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Two Rocks has a median age of 39, one year below the national median, and average household size of 2.7, which is 0.2 above the national figure. The overseas-born share is 30.8%, 9.2 points above national, while university attainment is 14.2%, 15.9 points below national. English ancestry leads at 1,781 residents, followed by Irish at 364 and Scottish at 341. No religion is the largest affiliation at 1,980, ahead of Christianity at 1,368. Compared with a younger, more transient district, 75.3% staying at the same address suggests continuity despite 24.7% turnover. Couples with children account for 46.6% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.5%
Houses
0.3%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Two Rocks is overwhelmingly a detached, family-sized housing market. Separate houses account for 99.5% of dwellings, with 56.5% containing four or more bedrooms and 36.4% containing three. Tenure is weighted toward leveraged ownership: 54.6% have a mortgage, compared with 27.5% owned outright and 16.8% rented. The 2.7-person average household is 0.2 above the national figure, helping explain demand for larger homes. Across 51.82 square kilometres, density is 73.8 people per square kilometre, so the suburb is lower-density than compact urban areas. Compared with nearby Yanchep, the stock is more spacious and car-dependent than apartment-oriented. A current median sale price is not available, so buyers should compare settled sales by land size and bedroom count.
Mortgage / mo
$1,800
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$330
Census 2021
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$716
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.2%
Unoccupied
204
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.6%
Couples with children
39.4%
Couples, no children
13.4%
Single parent
1,028
Total families
Economy & Employment
Mining leads local employment at 15.6% with 159 workers, followed by healthcare at 15.5% and 158, construction at 13.0% and 133, education at 11.3% and 115, and retail at 6.6% and 67. Participation is 57.9%, unemployment 7.2%, and full-time employment 57.8%, so budgets may be sensitive to commuting and industry cycles. Trades lead occupations at 354, ahead of labourers at 199 and professionals at 194. The IEO decile is 2, below the IER decile of 8, while IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 4. That gap indicates stronger economic resources than education and occupation outcomes, useful when comparing income with job security.
Unemployment
7.2%
Labour Force
1,711
Unemployed
123
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.8%
Part-time
34.1%
Participation
57.9%
Employed
1,588
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
14.2%
Postgraduate
1.7%
Born Overseas
30.8%
Dwellings
1,347
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for drivers and households wanting space. Car use is 79.3%, compared with 3.7% for public transport, while walking or cycling accounts for 1.9% and working from home 9.4%; the spread means daily errands and commuting need planning. Two local schools cover government primary and non-government schooling, giving families access to 2 sector options; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. The IRSAD decile is 4, below the midpoint of the national decile scale, while volunteering is 13.6% and 4.9% of residents need assistance. Compared with transit-led suburbs, the local lifestyle is more dependent on private vehicles. Check current WA Police alerts and recent incident patterns before choosing a street, and weigh the 51.82 square kilometre footprint against access to services.
Drive
79.3%
Public Transport
3.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.9%
Work from Home
9.4%
Population Forecast
+3.41%/yr
(+178 people/yr)
EstablishedTwo Rocks is recording strong momentum, with an annual growth trend of 3.41% and population change across the wider area of 77.4% over ten years. Internal migration is the primary driver. The shift trajectory is Mixed: rent growth reached 17.9%, real income growth 18.1%, and affordability improved from 56.8 in 2011 to 46.1 in 2021. Gentrification is at an Early signs stage with a score of 28, while the development stage is New development with a score of 0. Compared with mature low-growth suburbs, the 3.41% pace points to continuing change, but the mixed trajectory makes infrastructure, services and resale depth important checks.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+44
Net Internal / yr
+236
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Two Rocks compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Two Rocks a good suburb to live in?
Two Rocks may suit buyers who prioritise detached space, with 99.5% of dwellings being separate houses and 56.5% containing four or more bedrooms. Compared with denser suburbs, the trade-off is car reliance: 79.3% drive to work and only 3.7% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Two Rocks?
A current suburb-level median house price is not available. Housing is 99.5% separate houses, while 54.6% of households have a mortgage, so sales should be compared by land size, bedroom count and repayment capacity rather than relying on a single headline figure. The typical mortgage repayment is $1,800 monthly.
What schools are in Two Rocks?
Two Rocks has 2 local schools: a government primary school and a non-government college. That gives families access to both government and non-government sectors, but it does not remove the need to check enrolment zones. Compared with larger school hubs, confirm year-level availability, transport time and the exact address boundary.
Is Two Rocks safe?
A current crime-rate figure is not available for Two Rocks, so check WA Police information and recent street-level incidents before choosing a home. The suburb covers 51.82 square kilometres at a density of 73.8 people per square kilometre. Compared with compact areas, that spread can mean different experiences between pockets.
Is Two Rocks good for property investment?
Two Rocks can work for investors who accept vacancy risk. Rent is $330 a week, vacancy is 13.2%, and only 16.8% of homes are rented, so tenant demand may be thinner than in lower-vacancy markets. Rents have grown 17.9%, while internal migration is the primary growth driver. Compare expected rent with purchase cost, insurance and maintenance, especially because detached houses make up 99.5% of dwellings.
How is Two Rocks's population changing?
The wider area is on a high-growth path, with an annual trend of 3.41% and population change of 77.4% over ten years. Internal migration is the primary driver, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Compared with a stable, low-growth suburb, Two Rocks is likely to keep changing as new households arrive, but the 0 development count over the past 12 months supports checking infrastructure and services.
What languages are spoken in Two Rocks?
Overseas-born residents make up 30.8% of Two Rocks, which is 9.2 percentage points above the national share. Reported languages include Afrikaans, with 21 speakers, and Italian, with 11. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry are also prominent at 1,781, 364 and 341 respectively. Compared with the national profile, Two Rocks has a higher overseas-born share, while these language groups are small compared with its 3,822 residents.
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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