Quinns Rocks (WA)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates alongside address validations conducted by Districts 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 Districts 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 Districts. 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.

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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 Districts 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.

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Based on compiled postcode level ATO statistics from Districts 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 . Housing costs absorb of income, though solid earnings levels keep disposable income at the nd percentile, and the SEIFA relative socio-economic advantage ranking sits in the th decile.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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Public health metrics point to favorable conditions for residents in the suburb of Quinns Rocks, with Districts 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.

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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.

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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 to age group will lead this transition, increasing by ( people) to reach from . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged + accounting for of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are forecast for the to and to cohorts.

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Quinns Rocks currently has an estimated 493 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 303 children aged 0-2 and 202 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 1% by 2041 (to approximately 488 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 967. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.