Quinns Rocks, WA: suburb profile

The population of Quinns Rocks WA is 8,861 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Quinns Rocks is $865 per week ($44,980 per year). Median rent in Quinns Rocks is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Quinns Rocks has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Quinns Rocks has a population density of 2,120 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Quinns Rocks is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quinns Rocks is $1,907.

Population
8,861
Census 2021
Median income
$865/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$360/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
38years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Quinns Rocks vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Quinns Rocks is $865 a week, 7% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 282nd of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $360 a week, $40 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.3% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 38, 3 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureQuinns RocksTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$865/wk$806/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$2,077/wk$1,722/wk +21%$1,637/wk
Rent$360/wk$320/wk +13%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,907/mo$1,759/mo +8%$1,733/mo
Median age3841 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.3%18.6% −1.3 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Quinns Rocks, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Quinns Rocks Population

8,861 residents at the 2021 Census.

Quinns Rocks Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$865/wk
$44,980 per year
Ranked 2,563 of 14,663
Median Rent
$360/wk
$1,560 per month
Ranked 2,908 of 14,663
Median Age
38years
Same as the national median
Mortgage
$1,907/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Quinns Rocks Rent Prices & Affordability

17% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,077/wk
Median rent $360/wk
Rent to income 17.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Quinns Rocks against your income

About $9,000 a month
Median rent $360/wk
Left after rent $1,717/wk
Rent share 17.3%

Quinns Rocks Schools

22
schools nearby
13
government
997
avg ICSEA score
10,242
total students
Peter Moyes Anglican Community School Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,441 students
1084
ICSEA
Quinns Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,101 students
1061
ICSEA
Mindarie Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 735 students
1052
ICSEA
St Andrew's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 327 students
1046
ICSEA
Mindarie Senior College Government
Secondary · 11-12 · 754 students
1045
ICSEA
Alkimos Baptist College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 368 students
1038
ICSEA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 411 students
1030
ICSEA
Quinns Rocks Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 358 students
1014
ICSEA
Irene McCormack Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 665 students
1013
ICSEA
Butler Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 530 students
984
ICSEA
Merriwa Education Support Centre Government
Primary · K-6 · 106 students
983
ICSEA
Somerly Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 454 students
975
ICSEA
East Butler Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 244 students
972
ICSEA
Quinns Beach Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 385 students
970
ICSEA
Butler College Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,039 students
965
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 22 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Quinns Rocks, with a map

Quinns Rocks Map

Quinns Rocks, Western Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Quinns Rocks, Western Australia: 31.6653°S, 115.6980°E

Quinns Rocks Schools (22)

People in Quinns Rocks

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.9% (4,418) Female 50.1% (4,444)

Population Density

2,120
people per km²
8,861 people · 4.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,316
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
19.5%
South Africa
4.7%
New Zealand
3.6%
Scotland
2.3%
Ireland
1.1%
Wales
0.8%
Zimbabwe
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Afrikaans
2.1%
Spanish
0.5%
Arabic
0.4%
Portuguese
0.4%
French
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
German
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
49.8%
Australian
28.1%
Irish
11.0%
Scottish
10.9%
Italian
3.7%
South African
3.6%
German
3.3%
Australian Aboriginal
2.2%
Dutch
2.2%
Welsh
1.7%
Maori
1.6%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.9%
Catholic
15.1%
Anglican
13.6%
Not stated
6.7%
Christian (other)
3.4%
Baptist
2.3%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.3%
Uniting Church
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

2.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
47.9% 3,399
Separated
3.6% 253
Divorced
8.3% 587
Widowed
2.6% 187
Never married
37.6% 2,668

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.5%
Couple: no children
22.5%
Couple: no children under 15
21.5%
One parent: children under 15
9.1%
One parent: no children under 15
5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
32.7%
3 persons
19.5%
4 persons
20.3%
5 persons
7.5%
6+ persons
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Quinns Rocks

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,026 occupied private dwellings in Quinns Rocks at the 2021 Census, 22.8% were rented, 22.2% owned outright and 53.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 18 dwellings
Owned outright
22.2% 673 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
53.1% 1,608 dwellings
Rented
22.8% 691 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 32 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.8%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
25.0%
4 bedrooms
61.6%
5 bedrooms
7.7%
6+ bedrooms
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.7%
$300-$449/mo
1.1%
$450-$599/mo
0.8%
$600-$799/mo
2.7%
$800-$999/mo
3.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
11.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.9%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.9%
1 vehicle
27.0%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
17.7%
4+ vehicles
9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Quinns Rocks

Employment

Employed full-time
42.1% 2,721 people
Employed part-time
26.3% 1,700 people
Unemployed
4.6% 294 people
Not in labour force
27.0% 1,744 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.0%
Community & Personal Service
14.1%
Managers
11.9%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Labourers
5.7%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
5.6%
$800-$999/wk
5.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.7%
$4,000+/wk
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.5%
Did not go to work
14.0%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Train
3.2%
Other
2.4%
Bus
1.2%
Truck
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%
Bicycle
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
21.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.3%
Bachelor Degree
22.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Certificate I/II
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
21.2%
Management & Commerce
16.8%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Health
12.4%
Education
10.5%
Architecture & Building
10.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.4%
Information Technology
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.6%
Secondary: Government
20.0%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.8%
Vocational Education
10.4%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
9.4%
Secondary: Catholic
7.7%
Pre-school
7.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
3.4%
Need for assistance not stated
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
749
Asthma
280
Arthritis
248
Diabetes
183
Heart disease
172
Lung condition
119
Cancer
101
Stroke
58
Kidney disease
51
Dementia
15

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.2% 745
Did not provide
88.8% 5,927

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
13.1% 875
Not a volunteer
86.9% 5,817

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 4
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
2.5% 171
Never served
97.3% 6,527

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.4%
1 child
11.3%
2 children
33.0%
3 children
16.4%
4 children
5.9%
5+ children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
33
1961: 1970
188
1971: 1980
202
1981: 1990
440
1991: 2000
397
2001: 2010
1,350
2011: 2015
634
2016
67
2017
68
2018
55
2019
60
2020
35
2021
12

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.4%
moved in the last year
39.2%
moved in the last 5 years
5.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
70.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,207
Moved from WA
703
Moved: same area (SA2)
236
Moved from overseas
63
Moved from VIC
35
Moved from NSW
22
Moved from NT
14
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from SA
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.8%
5: 14 hours
30.2%
15: 29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
78.2%
Step family: no other children
16.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.4%
Other couple: children only
0.7%
Intact family: other children present
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Quinns Rocks

The closest suburb to Quinns Rocks is Merriwa (WA), 1.4 km away.

Merriwa (WA)
1.4 km away · income $636/wk · rent $330/wk
Ridgewood (WA)
2.4 km away · income $718/wk · rent $350/wk
Butler (WA)
2.4 km away · income $785/wk · rent $340/wk
Jindalee (WA)
2.8 km away · income $1,062/wk · rent $425/wk
Mindarie (WA)
3.2 km away · income $925/wk · rent $500/wk
Clarkson
3.6 km away · income $828/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Quinns Rocks

What is the population of Quinns Rocks WA?

The population of Quinns Rocks WA is 8,861 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,120 people per km². Quinns Rocks is ranked #784 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Quinns Rocks?

The median personal income in Quinns Rocks WA is $865 per week, or $44,980 per year. The median household income is $2,077 per week. Family income is $2,316 per week. Quinns Rocks is ranked #2,563 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Quinns Rocks?

Median rent in Quinns Rocks WA is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Rent represents 17.3% of household income, which is considered affordable. Quinns Rocks ranks #2,908 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Quinns Rocks?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Quinns Rocks WA is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Quinns Rocks?

The median age in Quinns Rocks WA is 38 years. This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Quinns Rocks a good suburb to live in?

Quinns Rocks is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 8,861. The median income is $865/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51278. All dollar figures in AUD.