Hocking - Pearsall

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hocking - Pearsall's population is around 14,615 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,476 people (11.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,139 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,610 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 558 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Hocking - Pearsall's 11.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth, which contributed approximately 42.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and interstate migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,960 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 20.2% in total 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 around 85 new homes approved annually, totalling 427 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 25 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 3.9 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply is substantially lagging demand, which generally means heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $154,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

Relative to Greater Perth, Hocking - Pearsall has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 47th percentile of areas assessed nationally, meaning somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 83.0% standalone homes and 17.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers. The estimated count of 507 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low-activity development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Hocking - Pearsall will gain 2,955 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as the population increases.

Hocking - Pearsall has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 22 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Arbella Estate, St. Andrews Urban Precinct (Hocking & Pearsall), Girrawheen-Koondoola Residential Recoding, and East Landsdale Neighbourhood Centre, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Hocking - Pearsall features a skilled workforce, with the construction sector a particular standout in terms of representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.5%, and 4.0% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,745 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.6% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (76.7% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 9.0% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows particularly strong specialization in construction, with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.8% versus the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 4.0% while the labour force increased by 4.2%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.3% and labour force growth of 2.6%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hocking - Pearsall. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hocking - Pearsall's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Hocking - Pearsall SA2's median income among taxpayers is $60,356, with an average of $74,499. This is well above average nationally, and compares to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,162 (median) and $81,666 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hocking - Pearsall cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 38.7% of residents (5,656 people), reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.0% similarly occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.0% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 72nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Hocking - Pearsall is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Hocking - Pearsall, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 88.4% houses and 11.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hocking - Pearsall was lagging that of Perth metro, at 24.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (57.5%) or rented (18.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,993, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Hocking - Pearsall's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 80.2% of all households, comprising 41.1% couples with children, 26.7% couples without children, and 11.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.8%, with lone person households at 17.7% and group households comprising 2.0% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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% in Australia. This gap highlights potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 16.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 39.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.1%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 29 active transport stops operating within Hocking - Pearsall comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 7 individual routes, collectively providing 1,338 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 397 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward - the car remains the dominant mode at 85%, with 9% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average. A relatively low 9.0% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 191 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 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 demonstrates outstanding results across Hocking - Pearsall, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~8,199 people). This compares to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 6.7% and 6.5% of residents, respectively, while 74.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 16.6% of residents aged 65 and over (2,420 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, though ranking lower nationally than the broader population.

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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 19.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 36.8% born overseas. The main religion in Hocking - Pearsall is Christianity, which makes up 47.9% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Hinduism, which comprises 3.7% of the population, compared to 2.5% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hocking - Pearsall are English, comprising 28.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 8.7% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.7% of Hocking - Pearsall (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.7%) and New Zealand at 1.3% (vs 0.8%).

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

With a median age of 37, Hocking - Pearsall is equal to the Greater Perth figure of 37 and remains comparable to Australia's 38 years. The 45 - 54 age group shows strong representation at 13.2% compared to Greater Perth, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 12.9%. In the period since 2021, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.6% to 6.2% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 12.9% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.1% to 5.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Hocking - Pearsall's age structure. Leading the demographic shift, the 75 to 84 group will grow by 90% (819 people), reaching 1,731 from 911. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 54% of projected growth. On the other hand, the 35 to 44 and 5 to 14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.