Hocking - Pearsall
Statistical Area - sa2

Hocking - Pearsall lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Hocking - Pearsall's population was around 14,615 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,476 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,139 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,610 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 558 persons per square kilometer. Hocking - Pearsall's growth rate of 11.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 42.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch used the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Demographic trends projected an above median population growth for the area, with an expected expansion of 2,960 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 20.2% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hocking - Pearsall among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Hocking - Pearsall has seen approximately 85 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 427 homes. As of FY-26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.9 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25.

The supply of new dwellings is substantially lagging demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average value of $154,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. Compared to Greater Perth, Hocking - Pearsall has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person, placing it among the 48th percentile nationally in terms of buyer options.

Recent construction comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 507 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate Hocking - Pearsall will gain 2,955 residents by 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyer competition may increase as the population grows.

Hocking - Pearsall has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 22 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Arbella Estate, St. Andrews Urban Precinct (Hocking & Pearsall), Girrawheen-Koondoola Residential Recoding, and Hocking Primary School. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Hocking - Pearsall demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Hocking-Pearsall's skilled workforce is notable, with the construction sector being particularly prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, which is lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. As of June 2025, 8,674 residents were in work, with an unemployment rate of 0.6% below Greater Perth's and workforce participation at 71.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area has a strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.8% versus the regional average of 8.2%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force increased by 4.0%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest potential future demand within Hocking-Pearsall. These projections estimate national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with significant variations between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hocking-Pearsall's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Hocking - Pearsall's median income among taxpayers was $57,404, with an average of $71,107. This was above the national average. Greater Perth had a median income of $58,380 and an average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Hocking - Pearsall would be approximately $65,555 (median) and $81,204 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census showed household, family and personal incomes in Hocking - Pearsall clustered around the 71st percentile nationally. Distribution data indicated that 38.7% of residents (5,656 people) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. This was similar to regional levels where 32.0% occupied this range. High housing costs consumed 16.0% of income in Hocking - Pearsall. Despite this, disposable income remained at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Hocking - Pearsall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hocking-Pearsall's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hocking-Pearsall stood at 24.6%, with the rest being mortgaged (57.5%) or rented (18.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,993, higher than Perth metro's average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Hocking-Pearsall was $400, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Hocking-Pearsall's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Hocking - Pearsall features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 80.2% of all households, including 41.1% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households making up 2.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning with the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Hocking - Pearsall exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Hocking-Pearsall trail regional benchmarks, with 23.0% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% nationally (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2016). Bachelor degrees are the most common at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.1%). Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016.

This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education. Hocking-Pearsall's three schools had a combined enrollment of 1,401 students in 2017 while the area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1047) with balanced educational opportunities. The three schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. School places per 100 residents stood at 9.6 in 2018, below the regional average of 15.6, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Hocking - Pearsall shows that there are currently 30 operational transport stops serving the area. All these stops offer bus services, with a total of 7 different routes operating. These routes combined provide a weekly passenger trip count of 1,338.

The accessibility to transport is considered good, with residents on average being located 397 meters away from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages at 191 trips per day, which translates to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hocking - Pearsall's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Hocking-Pearsall, with both young and elderly cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~8,038 people) have private health cover, a rate higher than Greater Perth. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (6.7%) and asthma (6.5%), while 74.8% report no medical ailments compared to 73.0% in Greater Perth. Residents aged 65 and over comprise 15.7% (2,294 people), higher than Greater Perth's 13.6%. Health outcomes among seniors align with the general population's health profile.

Hocking - Pearsall was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hocking-Pearsall, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 19.5% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 47.9%. Hinduism was overrepresented at 3.7%, compared to the Greater Perth average of 2.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (28.8%), Australian (22.2%), and Other (8.7%). Notably, South African ancestry was slightly higher at 1.7% compared to the regional average of 1.8%, Welsh was equal at 0.9%, and New Zealand was slightly higher at 1.3% versus the region's 1.1%.

Hocking - Pearsall's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Hocking-Pearsall's median age is nearly 36 years, closely matching Greater Perth's average of 37 years. It is slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Hocking-Pearsall has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (13.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.6% to 5.8% of the population, while the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 7.1% to 6.1%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Hocking-Pearsall's age profile. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 106%, adding 890 residents to reach a total of 1,731. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 57% of population growth, indicating demographic aging trends. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.