Hocking
WAHocking is a growing suburb in WA with 6,987 residents.
- SAL code
- 50645
- SA2
- 505031303
- Population
- 6,987
- LGA
- Wanneroo
Hocking, WA had 6,987 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 12.2% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 34. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,965 a month. Around 84.4% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 64.1%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 93.2% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 6 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Hocking, WA at a glance
Hocking is a quiet, family-oriented suburb ~22 km north of Perth CBD in the City of Wanneroo. Most homes are 10-ish years old, streets are well-kept, and the population is dominated by long-term family owner-occupiers. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle, and council context they don't.
For homebuyers
Hocking suits people who want space and quiet without being remote. Mostly 3- and 4-bedroom houses on standard lots, plenty of parks (~10% of the suburb is green space), and the Pearsall–Hocking Community Centre anchors local recreation. Wyatt Grove is the closest shopping centre; Wanneroo Central is ~3 km away and Lakeside Joondalup ~10 minutes by car. The nearest train is Whitfords (~10 min drive); Mullaloo Beach is ~15 min. SA4 unemployment was 3.5% at Q4 2025 (ABS SALM), and Q4 2025 saw 165 reported offences across the area — among the lowest per-capita rates for the corridor. In short: a settled, practical, family-oriented suburb if you want a comfortable home with easy access to the Joondalup hub.
For investors
Hocking is a stable, growth-oriented market with moderate yield and tight stock. Median house sale $875,000 against $700/week rent gives a ~4.30% gross yield (units ~5.02%) per Your Investment Property (May 2026). 12-month house growth +12.18%; quarterly +4.17%. Just 93 house sales and 1 unit sale in 12 months — almost no stratified stock to scale into. Days-on-market just 10.
Strengths
- Strong recent capital growth (~+12% YoY houses; sustained double-digit per multiple sources).
- Stable, family-driven owner-occupier base supports neighbourhood quality + tenant stability.
- Tight market — 10 days on market and minimal stratified supply.
- Above-average household income ($2,234/wk Census 2021) underpins affordability + demand.
Trade-offs
- Yield is moderate (~4-4.5%) — not a high-cashflow play.
- Limited dwelling diversity (mostly houses) means fewer value-add strategies.
- Wanneroo LGA approved 456 dwellings in February 2026 alone (ABS) and East Wanneroo Cell 4 ASP 6 is still in build-out — meaningful future supply could compress yield into 2027.
What's coming
Wanneroo Council's East Wanneroo Cell 4 (Hocking–Pearsall) ASP 6 framework continues to drive new lot releases. The 2025/26 Capital Works program includes a new pathway along Wanneroo Road (Vignerons Loop ↔ Gungurru Avenue). Watch the City of Wanneroo monthly approvals report for cell-by-cell pacing.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: a comfortable family suburb with the Joondalup hub on the doorstep. For investors: a growth + stability play with reliable rent — not a high-yield or speculative one.
Population
?6,987
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+12.2%
3yr: +6.9% · 10yr: +25.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$2,234/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
34
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?8/10
SA2 · least disadvantaged
Unemployment
?3.5%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
2
2 primary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?5
3 long day, 2 OSHC
Parks & green space
?6
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?13
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?456
Wanneroo · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for WA
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from WA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Hocking - Pearsall (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hocking suburb alone is ~6,987 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 4,386 to 14,858 over 24 years, averaging 5.2% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: WA Department of Education — Public School Local-Intake Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.4%Almost entirely detached houses (93.2%), owner-occupied (84%), built for families (66% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Hazard data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: WA DFES Bush Fire Prone Areas and DWER Floodplain Mapping.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for WA.
Source when available: Landgate / WA Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.