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Hocking, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Hocking is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 5,783. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,783 Population 15/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$32,313 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$32,313 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$225,400 home value, $1,127/mo rent

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About Hocking

Hocking

Hocking is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Wanneroo. Until 1994 it was part of the suburb of Wanneroo. The suburb was named after Herbert Hocking, a local landowner, first chairman of the Wanneroo Road Board and member of the Board from 1903 to 1931. He was also treasurer of the Agricultural Society in 1909.

People

Population5,783
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$32,313
Per Capita$32,313
Unemployment4.3%

Housing

C+
Home Value$225,400
Rent$1,127
Ownership84.4%
Housing Units2,313

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population5,783
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates-31.7701°, 115.8183°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$32,313
Median Age34.0 years

About Hocking

Hocking is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 5,783. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Hocking has a population of 5,783 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 393.5 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,783
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
393.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Hocking vs Australia Average

The median household income in Hocking is $32,313, which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,313 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $621, 57% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 549 business establishments.

Income: Hocking vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$32,313
57% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$32,313
Avg Weekly Wage$621

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)549

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Hocking is $225,400, 20% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,127 (3% below the national average of $1,163). 84.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,313 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,400
20% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,127
3% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership84.4%
Owner-Occupied84.4%
Renter-Occupied15.6%
Housing Units2,313

Property Tax

Climate in Hocking

Hocking has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 726 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 18.1° / 31.2° 19.1
Feb 25°C / 77°F 18.4° / 31.6° 13.4
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 16.8° / 29.7° 19.7
Apr 19.8°C / 68°F 13.8° / 25.9° 35.2
May 16.4°C / 62°F 10.4° / 22.4° 87.7
Jun 14.1°C / 57°F 8.7° / 19.5° 127.3
Jul 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 144.5
Aug 13.7°C / 57°F 8.3° / 19.1° 124.4
Sep 15°C / 59°F 9.6° / 20.5° 82.7
Oct 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.5° 37.1
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.7° 24.1
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 16.4° / 29.3° 10.9
Hocking enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area393.5 sq mi (1,019.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-31.7701°N, 115.8183°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jan 25, 2025.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 112 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 112 km
Jan 25, 2025 59 km ENE of York, Australia M4.0 145 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 120 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 128 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 118 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 124 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 126 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 135 km
Mar 25, 2005 74 km NE of Northam, Australia M2.9 149 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 96 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 20 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 137 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 128 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 132 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 129 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 136 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 58°F (14°C) 5.6 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Wettest
August 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest

Hocking has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.0") and December the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Hocking

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hocking Primary School - - - -
Wanneroo Secondary College - - - -
Saint Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hocking

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Hocking

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Ferry Tram B15
Ferry Tram B15
Freshwater Bay Museum
Freshwater Bay Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Kalamunda History Village
Midland Workshops Museum
Motor Museum of Western Australia
Museum of Natural History
Museum of Perth
Museum of Perth
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre
Railway Museum
Railway Museum
Revolutions
Scitech
Scitech
South Perth Historical Society
South Perth Historical Society
Stirk Cottage
Subiaco Museum
Subiaco Museum
Tractor Musem
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip
Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip

Libraries in Hocking

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
Altone Park Public Library0.0
Ballajura Libary0.0
Bassendean Memorial Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bayswater Library0.0
Bullsbrook Public Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cambridge Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
City of Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
City of South Perth Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Claremont Library0.0
Clarkson Library0.0
Dianella Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8)0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Ellenbrook Public Library0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
FamilyHistoryWA0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrest Library0.0
Forrestfield Public Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Guildford Public Library0.0
High Wycombe Library0.0
Inglewood Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Kalamunda Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Maylands Public Library0.0
Midland Public Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Morley Public Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Mount Claremont Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Nedlands Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Osborne Park Library0.0
Reid Library0.0
Ruth Faulkner Library0.0
Scarborough Library0.0
School library0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
State Library of Western Australia0.0
Subiaco Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
Vincent Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Whitford's Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hocking

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Farmer's Market on Manning
Kalamunda Artisan Market
Malaga Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Morley Markets
Scarborough Sunset Markets
Subi Farmers Market
Subi Farmers Market

Cafes in Hocking

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

My Junction Cafe

Veterinaries in Hocking

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

vetwest

Gyms in Hocking

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plus Fitness 24/7

Breweries in Hocking

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bailey Brewing co.
Bright Tank Brewery
Bright Tank Brewery
Feral Brewing Company
Homestead Brewery
Swan Valley Brewery
Txoko Brewing

Stadiums & Teams in Hocking

TeamLeagueDivision
Belmont Park Racecourse
Gloucester Park
HBF Park
Perth Stadium
RAC Arena
WACA Ground
Western Australian Athletics Stadium

Airports Near Hocking

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dale River Airport-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Hocking

48 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Akasha Wellness Clinic
Australian Clinicallabs
Be Mindful Nutrition
Bentley Child Health Centre
boss
Bramis
Cancer Council Shop
Cannington Medical Centre
Capacity Health
Carlisle Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Derbal Yerrigan Health Service
Enhance Psychology WA
Fitzgerald Medical Practice
Floreat Medical
Genisis Care
Heart Foundation
Hollywood Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic
Hollywood Ramsay Clinic - Fenwick Day Unit
Hollywood Specialist Centre
Horizons physiotherapy
Intensive Care Unit
Maternity Clinic King Edward
National 360
Northbridge Medical Centre
Ocean Village Medical Centre
Our Place
Perth Eye Hospital
Perth Laser Vision
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Perth Radiological Clinic
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
Scalp Micropigmentation WA
Sexual Health Quarters
SILK Laser Clinics Innaloo
Sleep WA
Southern Clinic
Specialist Sportscare W.A.
St John Urgent Care
State Major Trauma Unit
The Walk-in GP
Up! Chiropractic
Wembley Family Medical Practice
Wembley Medical Centre
Youth Lab Claremont

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hocking

What is the population of Hocking?

Hocking has a population of 5,783 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 393.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Hocking expensive to live in?

The median household income is $32,313, 57% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $225,400 (20% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Hocking?

Hocking enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Hocking?

Hocking has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $621. There are 549 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Hocking?

The median home value in Hocking is $225,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,127. The homeownership rate is 84.4%.

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