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 82.9% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 63.0%. 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%
SA2 · 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).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 4,386 to 14,858 over 24 years, averaging 5.2% per year.
Schools
2 in suburbSector
1 public · 1 private
Type
2 primary
Total enrolment
812
Avg per school
406
Government 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 (82.9%), built for families (66% are 4 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
WA 27%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: WA DFES Bush Fire Prone Areas
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Flood data is not yet available for WA.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. 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.