Moving to Quinns Rocks WA 6030
What the official numbers say about living in Quinns Rocks — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $360 a week, against a median household income of $2,077 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Quinns Rocks grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (8,902 → 8,861 people).
Around 81% of households are families, averaging 2.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Afrikaans, Spanish, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Quinns Rocks scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (84% of workers), while 10% work from home.
Nearest train station: Butler, 3.2 km north.
Nearest bus interchange: Eglinton Bus Station, 9.3 km north.
Nearest airport: Perth Airport, 39.9 km south-east.
The Perth CBD is roughly 36 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 23 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 6 supermarkets · 69 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Quinns Rocks profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Quinns Beach Primary School 750 m · Quinns Rocks Primary School 1.1 km · Alkimos Baptist College 1.2 km · Merriwa Primary School 1.5 km · Peter Moyes Anglican Community School 1.5 km · Irene McCormack Catholic College 1.5 km · Mindarie Senior College 1.6 km · Quinns Baptist College 1.7 km
Groceries: IGA 1.3 km · Coles 1.6 km · Supa IGA 1.8 km · Farmer Jacks 2 km · IGA 2.1 km · Aldi 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Mintaro Park 200 m · Little Green Park 400 m · Camira Park 500 m · Foundation Park 600 m · James Cook Park 600 m · Christian Park 650 m · McCoy Park 850 m · Littleham Park 900 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Quinns Rocks, most often seen first: Western Australian Raven · Laughing Turtle-dove · South-western New Holland Honeyeater · Western Red Wattlebird · Southern Willie Wagtail · South-western Singing Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Quinns Rocks, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinns Rocks here | 8,861 | — | 7/10 | 5% |
| Merriwa | 5,587 | — | 2/10 | 5% |
| Butler | 13,473 | — | 4/10 | 2% |
| Ridgewood | 4,623 | — | 4/10 | 3% |
| Mindarie | 7,867 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Jindalee | 4,044 | — | 9/10 | 7% |
| Clarkson | 13,904 | — | 4/10 | 7% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Wanneroo — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Pearce — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6030 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Quinns Rocks profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $360 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew -0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 8,902 people to 8,861. It sits about 36 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Butler station is roughly 3.2 km away. Local government is Wanneroo council, and the federal seat is Pearce.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Quinns Rocks vs Merriwa · Quinns Rocks vs Butler.
Nearby guides: Merriwa · Butler · Ridgewood · Mindarie · Jindalee · Clarkson.
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