City of Wanneroo
Hocking
Hocking at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,987
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Hocking.
Hocking (6065) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Hocking has roughly 6,987 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hocking scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hocking's population at 6,987, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,987
Median age
34
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
6,987
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hocking.
Local schools for Hocking
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hocking Primary School
Pearsall Primary School
East Wanneroo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hocking.
- What is the Hocking postcode?
- Hocking is in the 6065 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Hocking?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Hocking?
- There are 20 schools serving Hocking on this page, including St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School, Hocking Primary School, Pearsall Primary School.
- How walkable is Hocking?
- Hocking has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hocking?
- Hocking is close to Melaleuca, Pinjar, Pearsall, Wanneroo, Wangara Dc.
- What is the population of Hocking?
- Hocking has approximately 6,987 residents. The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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