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NAPLAN Scores
Overall
57
Reading
433
Writing
450
Numeracy
436
Grammar
440
Spelling
446
Administration
Fees
$1,876
Students
218
Ratio
16:1
Attend.
92%
Demographics
ICSEA
1047
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
1%
LBOTE
17%
Location & Travel
0 min(28.0 km)
Drive to Perth CBD
0 min
Transit to Perth CBD
0 min
Park & Ride to Perth CBD
14 min drive to Whitfords + 5 min transfer + 30 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
34 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2234/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
83%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
7.0%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.9
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Hocking
Full-time 34.6%Part-time 17.6%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 45.4%
Dwelling Types
Hocking
House 93.1%Semi-detached 6.8%
Commute Mode
Hocking
Car 87.5%Transit 3.4%WFH 8.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
60.8%
England
9.8%
South Africa
3.2%
New Zealand
3.0%
India
2.5%
Language at Home
English only
80.7%
Vietnamese
0.6%
Mandarin
0.5%
Hindi
0.4%
Arabic
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Hocking
Is Hocking safe?
Hocking has a safety score of 88/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pearsall (88/100), Wanneroo (41/100), Woodvale (WA) (85/100). (Data as of June 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Hocking?
Median weekly rent in Hocking is $720/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pearsall ($750/wk), Wanneroo ($698/wk), Woodvale (WA) ($850/wk). (Data as of June 2026)
What are schools like in Hocking?
Hocking has a school rating of 62/100 across 2 schools, which is above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Hocking Primary School (Primary), St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of June 2026)
How far is Hocking from Perth CBD?
Hocking is 28 minutes by car, or 64 minutes by public transport, or 49 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of June 2026)
Is Hocking affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Hocking is $918K, up 16.1% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $800K. For renters, median weekly rent is $720/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Pearsall ($861K), Wanneroo ($865K), Woodvale (WA) ($1.3M). (Data as of June 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/hocking
🚗 Car Dependent⚠️ Safety Concern💰 Affordable👨👩👧 Family Friendly🌳 Established
Hocking is an established northern suburb in the City of Wanneroo, popular with families seeking affordable, quiet suburban living. Long-term residents speak to its settled character, with a local Woolworths and nearby amenities on Wanneroo Road. However, the area has seen periodic crime incidents, from opportunistic vehicle theft to more serious offences, reflecting broader challenges across Perth's outer northern corridor.
At $918k and rent of $720/week, the local housing market is 10% below the Perth metro median. Hocking sits a 28-minute drive from the CBD (64 min by transit), and most residents drive (71%). Residents enjoy a high safety score of 88/100, 36 points above the metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. It has 2 schools with a combined rating of 62/100, well above average. The suburb's median age of 34 and household income of $2,234/week sit near the broader average.
“This has never happened in my 15 years in hocking. A few minutes ago my nissan dualis went off 4 times. I later called the police and they have caught two people driving two stolen cars not far from me.”— 26 upvotes in community discussion