Two Rocks
Statistical Area - sa2

Two Rocks lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Two Rocks' population, as of November 2025, is approximately 6,432. This figure represents a growth of 2,610 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,822. The increase can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,737 in June 2024 and an additional 855 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 116 persons per square kilometer. Two Rocks' growth rate of 68.3% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 71.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. According to demographic trends, Two Rocks' population is forecasted to increase significantly, with an expected expansion of 1,409 persons by 2041, recording a decrease of 4.5% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Two Rocks was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Two Rocks has granted around 185 residential property approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 928 homes. As of FY-26136 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.2 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests a balance between supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions with new properties averaging $316,000 in construction cost value.

In FY-26, $4.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Perth, Two Rocks has 301% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer interest. Ninety-nine percent of new building activity involves standalone homes, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With approximately 19 people per approval, Two Rocks reflects a developing area with stable or declining population forecasts, potentially reducing housing pressure and favouring buyers in the future.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Two Rocks may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Two Rocks has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 13thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that may impact this region. Notable projects are Breakwater Estate (Two Rocks), Two Rocks Industrial Estate, Two Rocks Marina Expansion, and Atlantis Beach Estate. The following details the most relevant ones.

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Employment performance in Two Rocks has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Two Rocks has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 6.8% and estimated employment growth of 3.6% over the past year as of June 2025.

As of this date, 2,191 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Two Rocks is lower at 58.3%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Employment is concentrated in construction, mining, and health care & social assistance. Mining has a particularly strong presence with an employment share 2.1 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services have limited representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population figures. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Perth saw employment grow by 3.7%, labour force expand by 3.8%, and unemployment rise by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Two Rocks' current employment mix suggests potential local growth of approximately 5.8% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these estimates are based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Two Rocks had a median income among taxpayers of $54,112 during financial year 2022. The average income level stood at $69,762 in the same period. Both figures were above the national averages of $58,380 and $78,020 respectively across Greater Perth. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes are approximately $61,796 and $79,668, based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Two Rocks, between the 32nd and 37th percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 32.3% of the population (2,077 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 32.0%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Two Rocks, with only 81.3% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Two Rocks, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.5% houses and 0.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Two Rocks was 27.7%, with the rest being mortgaged (55.3%) or rented (17.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Two Rocks was $1,800, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,898. The median weekly rent figure in Two Rocks was $330, compared to Perth metro's $350 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Two Rocks's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

Two Rocks has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 35.2% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 26.5%, with lone person households at 24.7% and group households making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Two Rocks fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 12.7%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.9%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 48.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (36.2%).

Educational participation is high at 32.3%, including 14.1% in primary education, 8.4% in secondary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education. The area has Two Rocks Primary School and Atlantis Beach Baptist College serving a total of 710 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 970) indicating balanced educational opportunities. It includes one primary and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis indicates 40 active public transport stops in Two Rocks, comprising various bus routes. These stops are served by one route collectively offering 438 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents typically situated 853 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 62 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Two Rocks's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Two Rocks' health metrics are close to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 54% of the total population, which is around 3,499 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.0 and 7.9% of residents respectively. A total of 69.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. As of 2016, 16.1% of residents are aged 65 and over, totalling 1,035 people. This is higher than the 13.6% in Greater Perth, broadly inline with the general population's health profile.

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

Two Rocks, as per the census conducted on 28th June 2016, exhibited above-average cultural diversity with 6.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 30.8% born overseas. Christianity was found to be the predominant religion in Two Rocks, making up 40.0% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 0.7%, slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 34.7%, Australian at 25.3%, and Irish at 7.1%. It is worth noting that Australian ancestry was substantially higher in Two Rocks compared to the regional average of 19.9%. Additionally, there were notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Welsh at 1.1% (vs 0.9%), Maori at 1.9% (vs 1.3%), and New Zealand at 1.4% (vs 1.1%).

Two Rocks's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Two Rocks is 39 years, which is higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and close to Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age cohort is notably over-represented in Two Rocks at 14.3%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 10.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15-24 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.1% of the population, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 14.0%. Population forecasts for Two Rocks in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 28%, reaching 827 people from the current 648. Residents aged 65 and older will represent 79% of the anticipated population growth, while the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.