Quinns Rocks

Quinns Rocks is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Analysis of ABS demographic updates alongside address validations conducted by AreaSearch since the Census points to a Quinns Rocks population of approximately 9,870 as of May 2026. This represents a expansion of 1,009 residents (11.4%) relative to the 8,861 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation stems from an estimated resident count of 9,709 established by AreaSearch using the June 2025 ABS ERP publication, combined with 7 validated new addresses identified since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density of 2,361 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the highest quartile among nationwide areas evaluated by AreaSearch. The 11.4% expansion rate since the 2021 Census outpaced the national benchmark of 9.3%, establishing the suburb as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was heavily influenced by international migration, which accounted for approximately 50.0% of the overall population rise, though interstate migration and natural growth also registered positive contributions.

AreaSearch incorporates SA2 level projections created by the ABS and Geoscience Australia that were published in 2024 using 2022 as their baseline. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable, and to calculate expansion beyond 2032, AreaSearch utilizes cohort-specific growth projections from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region release which is built on 2022 data. Demographic trends indicate that the location will experience population growth exceeding the national median, with projections showing an increase of 1,224 residents by 2041 based on compiled SA2 data, amounting to a total increase of 10.8% over the 16 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Quinns Rocks when compared nationally

According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records mapped from wider statistical zones, the suburb of Quinns Rocks has maintained an annual average of roughly 27 new residential approvals, translating to an estimated 136 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 58 approvals have been documented. Since an average of 4.1 new inhabitants have arrived per constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which frequently supports price escalation and heightened competition among buyers, while new homes carry an average building cost of $572,000, indicating developers are targeting the upscale market tier with higher-quality builds. Additionally, commercial approvals worth $950,000 have been logged during this financial year, underscoring the residential focus of the locality.

In comparison to Greater Perth, the suburb of Quinns Rocks records substantially lower development intensity, sitting at 73.0% below the regional per capita benchmark. This limited flow of new housing typically underpins demand and values for existing stock. The level of activity also falls below the national average, pointing to the established nature of the suburb and potential planning limitations. Recent building approvals consist of 91.0% freestanding houses and 9.0% multi-unit dwellings, reinforcing the low-density suburban character of the area where spacious family residences predominate. With a ratio of approximately 305 individuals for every building approval, the suburb of Quinns Rocks presents an evolving residential market.

Demographic projections indicate the suburb of Quinns Rocks will add 1,063 inhabitants by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. Residential construction is keeping a steady pace with this anticipated growth, though home buyers may face intensifying competition as the number of residents rises.

Quinns Rocks has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 44thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, key projects, and planning frameworks have a major influence on local performance. In total, 13 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are expected to impact the suburb of Quinns Rocks. Prominent initiatives include Claytons Mindarie Beachfront, the Gumblossom Community Centre Upgrade, Quinns Rocks, Oldham Rise Quinns Rocks, and the Mindarie Marina Redevelopment, with local listings providing details on those of highest relevance.

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The employment environment in Quinns Rocks shows above-average strength when compared nationally

The suburb of Quinns Rocks is home to a qualified labor force with strong representation in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of just 3.6% and a 0.9% increase in estimated job numbers over the past year, according to compiled AreaSearch statistical data. As of March 2026, working residents numbered 5,595, while the jobless rate was 0.6% lower than the Greater Perth metric of 4.2%, and labor force participation was solid at 73.5% compared to 70.2% across Greater Perth. Census records indicate a minor 9.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction measures.

The primary employment sectors for residents are building and construction, healthcare and social assistance, and education and training. The workforce is highly specialized in the construction industry, with representation reaching 1.7 times the metropolitan average. In contrast, technical and professional services are underrepresented, accounting for 5.7% of the workforce compared to the regional benchmark of 8.2%. The area is predominantly residential and appears to offer few local jobs, as highlighted by the variance between the number of local jobs and the size of the resident workforce in Census data.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled from broader regions, the recent 12-month timeframe saw employment grow by 0.9% while the labor force expanded by 1.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth, where employment rose by 2.0%, the labor force grew by 2.5%, and unemployment ticked up by 0.4 percentage points. National employment outlooks released in May-25 by Jobs and Skills Australia provide additional context regarding future demand trends within the suburb of Quinns Rocks. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future growth. While national employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary widely by sector. Mapped against the local employment composition, these trends suggest employment for the suburb of Quinns Rocks should rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, representing a basic weighted projection for illustration that does not incorporate localized population adjustments.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Based on compiled postcode level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for the 2023 financial year, the suburb of Quinns Rocks recorded a median taxpayer income of $52,219 and an average of $66,301. These figures sit slightly below national benchmarks, contrasting with the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Adjusted for a Wage Price Index expansion of 10.93% since the 2023 financial year, current values are estimated at approximately $57,927 for the median and $73,548 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Quinns Rocks are positioned near the 65th percentile nationwide. Looking at the income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly earnings bracket includes 35.4% of the local population (3,493 individuals), comparable to the broader metropolitan area where this cohort accounts for 32.0%. Housing costs absorb 15.4% of income, though solid earnings levels keep disposable income at the 72nd percentile, and the SEIFA relative socio-economic advantage ranking sits in the 6th decile.

Quinns Rocks is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Residential architecture in the suburb of Quinns Rocks at the time of the latest Census was comprised of 96.2% standalone houses and 3.8% other dwelling types like townhouses and apartments, compared to the Perth metropolitan ratio of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative structures. At the same time, outright home ownership in the suburb of Quinns Rocks was lower than the metropolitan average at 22.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgagors (53.7%) or tenants (23.4%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,907 matched the Perth metropolitan average, whereas the median weekly rent stood at $360, compared to Perth metropolitan figures of $1,907 and $350 respectively. On a national scale, mortgage payments in the suburb of Quinns Rocks exceed the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents remain below the national benchmark of $375.

Quinns Rocks features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family units constitute the vast majority of households at 80.9%, consisting of couples with children at 40.4%, couples without children at 26.3%, and single parent households at 13.0%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 19.1%, where lone person households represent 16.8% and group households make up 2.3%. The median household occupancy is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational attainment in Quinns Rocks aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The local population presents lower rates of tertiary qualification, with university graduation rates at 19.1%, which is below the Australian benchmark of 30.4%. This status poses challenges as well as opportunities for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main qualification at 13.2%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 3.4% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Practical and technical qualifications are highly common, with 43.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.7% and certificate qualifications at 30.7%.

A high level of participation in study is evident, with 31.9% of local residents enrolled in an educational program. This student population includes 10.8% in primary schools, 10.6% in secondary schools, and 4.9% undertaking tertiary study.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transit analysis shows 42 active transit stops in the suburb of Quinns Rocks, consisting of a mix of bus services. These locations are served by 3 separate routes, which provide 1,082 passenger trips each week. Transport access is classified as good, with typical walking distances of 214 meters to the nearest transit stop. Given the residential focus of the suburb of Quinns Rocks, most workers commute out of the area, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 83% and trains accounting for 10%. Average vehicle ownership stands at 1.8 cars per home, exceeding the metropolitan average. A small 9.5% of the workforce worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-related restrictions.

Daily services average 154 trips across all transit routes, which represents approximately 25 weekly trips for each transport stop.

Quinns Rocks's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Public health metrics point to favorable conditions for residents in the suburb of Quinns Rocks, with AreaSearch investigations of mortality and health diagnoses matching national averages and indicating standard rates of common illnesses across younger and older age brackets, while the level of private health insurance coverage is slightly ahead of the typical SA2 average at approximately 54% of the population (~5,282 people). This compares to a rate of 59.0% for the broader Greater Perth area.

The most prevalent health issues recorded in the locality were mental health conditions and asthma, which affect 8.1 and 7.4% of the population, respectively, while 72.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 71.9% throughout Greater Perth. Residents aged under 65 experience health outcomes that are better than average. Individuals aged 65 and older represent 13.9% of the local population (1,371 people), which is lower than the Greater Perth benchmark of 16.1%. Senior residents experience above-average health outcomes, with national standings matching those of the broader community.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Quinns Rocks was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

The suburb of Quinns Rocks exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most equivalent local markets, with 8.6% of residents using a non-English language at home and 42.6% having been born overseas. Christianity stands as the primary religious affiliation, representing 43.3% of the local population. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.1% of residents in the suburb of Quinns Rocks, compared to 0.3% across the Greater Perth region.

Regarding family heritage and parental birthplace, the three most common ancestries in the suburb of Quinns Rocks are English, which represents 36.9% of the population and sits well above the regional benchmark of 28.0%, Australian at 20.9%, and Irish at 8.1%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds, with South Australian heritage representing 2.7% of the suburb of Quinns Rocks (compared to 1.0% across the region), Welsh ancestry at 1.3% (compared to 0.7%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.2% (compared to 0.8%).

Quinns Rocks's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age of 38 years in the suburb of Quinns Rocks is similar to the Greater Perth average of 37 and matches the Australian median of 38. Compared to the capital city, the suburb of Quinns Rocks has a higher proportion of residents in the 55 - 64 bracket (14.9%) but a smaller share of 25 - 34 year-olds (11.3%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 cohort grew from 13.3% to 14.9% of the total, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 3.0% to 4.2%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, the age structure of the suburb of Quinns Rocks is expected to undergo major shifts. The 65 to 74 age group will lead this transition, increasing by 48% (385 people) to reach 1,195 from 809. The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged 65+ accounting for 69% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.