Two Rocks (WA)

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According to census figures and updated address records analyzed by Districts, the suburb of Two Rocks has an estimated residency of 5,761 people as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 1,939 individuals (50.7%) compared to the 2021 Census count of 3,822. The estimation relies on a baseline of 5,214 residents calculated from the ABS June 2025 release, combined with an additional 1,093 validated new addresses registered since the census. The local density stands at 111 persons per square kilometer, offering substantial open space and potential for future expansion. The suburb of Two Rocks recorded a 50.7% expansion rate that outpaced the national benchmarks (9.3%) and regional indicators, highlighting its rapid growth. This expansion was heavily supported by interstate arrivals, who represented roughly 71.0% of the population increase, alongside positive contributions from overseas arrivals and natural increase.

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The local workforce displays a balanced mix of professional and trade occupations, with construction workers particularly well represented. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, and employment grew by an estimated 1.6% over the preceding year. As of March 2026, 2,277 residents were employed. The unemployment rate is 4.4% higher than the Greater Perth level of 4.2%, suggesting room for labor market improvement, while the participation rate of 60.1% is noticeably lower than the Greater Perth average of 70.2%. Census data showed that a minor 8.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by public health restrictions.

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Tax data from the financial year 2023 shows that personal earnings in the suburb of Two Rocks sit slightly above the national median. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,112 and an average income of $69,762, compared to the Greater Perth figures of $60,748 and $80,248. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 point to a median of $60,026 and an average of $77,387. The 2021 Census placed local household, family, and individual incomes in a modest range between the 31st and 37th percentiles. The largest income bracket contains 32.3% of earners (1,860 people) bringing in $1,500 - 2,999, matching the wider regional pattern of 32.0%. Housing costs consume a significant portion of income, leaving only for other expenses, which ranks at the th percentile.

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At the time of the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Two Rocks consisted of 99.5% separate houses and 0.5% other housing types like townhouses or apartments, compared to the wider Perth metropolitan breakdown of 77.8% houses and 22.1% alternative dwellings. Home ownership stood at 27.7%, slightly below the Perth metro average, with the remaining properties occupied by mortgage holders (55.3%) or renters (17.0%). The median monthly home loan payment was $1,800, which is below the metropolitan median of $1,907, while weekly rent averaged $330, compared to the metropolitan median of $350. Nationally, local mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, and average rents are also considerably lower than the national figure of $375.

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The local household structure is led by families at 73.5% of households, consisting of 35.2% couples raising children, 28.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent homes. Single person households represent 24.7% of the total, with group living arrangements making up 1.7%, bringing total non-family households to 26.5%. The average household occupancy stands at 2.7 people, which is slightly above the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment in the area presents opportunities for improvement, with university graduation rates at 12.7% sitting well below the national mark of 30.4%. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 9.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 1.9% and postgraduate degrees at 1.3%. Vocational and trade education is highly prevalent, with 48.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding professional qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificate level courses at 36.2%.

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Public transit options in the suburb of Two Rocks include 39 active stops served by a mix of buses. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes that provide a total of 438 passenger journeys weekly. Overall transit access is limited, with residents living an average of 853 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the area's residential nature, most workers travel outside the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, followed by trains at 6%. Households average 1.6 vehicles. A minor 8.3% of workers performed their duties from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by public health measures.

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Health metrics suggest lower overall outcomes in the suburb of Two Rocks, reflecting higher mortality rates and a greater prevalence of chronic illnesses across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is prominent, with roughly 55% of the population (~3,162 people) holding private policies, compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

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The suburb of Two Rocks exhibits a high level of multicultural representation, with 6.4% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 30.8% of the population born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religious denomination, accounting for 40.0% of the community. The most distinct difference from the metropolitan average is in the Other category, which represents 0.7% of residents locally compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

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The median age in the suburb of Two Rocks is 39 years, which is slightly higher than the Greater Perth average of 37 and very close to the national benchmark of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is overrepresented at 14.0% of the population, while the 25 - 34 bracket is underrepresented at 10.9%. Trends since the 2021 Census show that the 15 to 24 age bracket has grown from 9.9% to 11.9% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 9.3% to 10.4%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 14.9% to 13.3%, and the 5 to cohort declined from to . Projections for suggest shifting demographics, with the to cohort expected to increase by ( people) to reach from . Residents aged and older are expected to make up of all future growth, while the to and to age brackets are projected to decline.

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Two Rocks currently has an estimated 334 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 195 children aged 0-2 and 130 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 33% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 309 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 697. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 10.5 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.